The Independent National Commission (INEC) has urged the media to deliver exact, objective and professional reporting of the polls as they ready themselves for Kogi and Bayelsa governorship elections.
INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, said this during the commission’s consultative meeting with the media on Wednesday in Abuja.
According to him, even if INEC does not like censoring the media, it is best for everyone to stay away from fake news.
His words, “The best antidote to fake news is more openness and transparency. We are open to verification of information either through our state offices or the national headquarters of the commission,”
“Through your diligent reporting of elections, you provide valuable insight into the strengths and weaknesses of the processes.
“We value your engagement with the commission and will continue to deepen it,”
“Collectively, they deployed 2,128 journalists: 1,787 domestic and 341 foreign.
”This is in addition to other media organisations that operate at state, local government and community level nationwide.
“We benefitted from your reportage in reviewing our processes and procedures.
“The purpose of interactive meetings such as this is one is benefit from your insight into aspects of your experience that may not have been reported but which may be critical to the success of future elections in Nigeria.”
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