The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has accredited 114 media organisations for the u Edo State governorship election scheduled to hold on September 21, 2024.
The accredited outlets, which include newspapers, radio and television stations, and online media platforms, have collectively submitted the details of 721 personnel who will be deployed to cover the election.
INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, said in a statement on Monday that the personnel will serve as reporters, cameramen, broadcast engineers and support staff during the election.
He said the accredited organisations and their personnel list had been verified and made available on INEC’s official website and social media platforms.
“It will be recalled that in our recent statement, the commission 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.
“The commission is pleased to announce that after verification, 114 newspaper, radio, television and online media organisations have successfully uploaded the details of 721 personnel to cover the election as reporters, cameramen, engineers for live broadcast and support staff.
“The full list, including the number of personnel to be deployed, has been uploaded to our website and social media platforms for public information,” the statement read in part.
INEC said 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, emphasising the importance of unbiased and ethical reporting before, during, and after the polls.
