Edo 2024: INEC Accredits Over One Hundred Media House
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By Joy Richardson
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says it has accredited 114 media organisations, ahead of the forthcoming September 21 governorship election in Edo State.
The accredited outlets, which include newspapers, Radio and television stations, and online platforms, have collectively submitted the details of 721 personnel who would be deployed to cover the election.
INEC revealed this in a statement released by its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, mr. Sam Olumekun.
According to the commission, the personnel would serve as reporters, cameramen, broadcast engineers and support staff during the election.
The accredited organisations and personnel list has been verified and made available on INEC’s official website and social media platforms.
The commission had in its recent statement, urged media organisations interested in covering the forthcoming Edo State governorship election to submit their applications and upload the personal details of their personnel ahead of the deadline of Thursday, September 5, 2024.
It assured that accreditation tags would be ready before the election to allow unhindered access to voting and collation centres.
The commission also urged media organisations and observers to adhere to professional ethics and legal frameworks and abide by the commission’s regulations throughout the election process as well as the importance of unbiased and ethical reporting before, during, and after the polls.
