INEC Urges Media to Ensure Factual Reporting for Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) called on journalists and media organizations to collaborate in safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process through factual and balanced reporting. This appeal was made during a media stakeholders' forum held in Ado Ekiti, ahead of the June 20, 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State.
INEC Chairman of the Voter Education Committee, Moham Haruna, described the upcoming election as a strategic test case for Nigeria's democracy, with 13 political parties participating across 16 local government areas and 2,445 polling units. INEC has completed major preparations, including distributing sensitization materials and training ad hoc personnel.
Haruna expressed concern over the spread of misinformation and fake electoral reports, which could undermine public trust and create panic. Dr. Bunmi Omoseyindemi, the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Ekiti State, warned against the circulation of manipulated content.
Kayod Babatuyi, Chairman of the NUJ Ekiti State Council, reaffirmed the commitment to ethical journalism in electoral coverage.
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