The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) has lauded the media for its sustained advocacy that resulted in the historic accomplishment of the provisions of the Electoral Act 2022.
The Commission Chairman Professor Mahmood Yakubu said this during the second quarterly meeting with media organisations for the year 2022 held in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.
Yakubu reiterates that the commission will continue to work with the media to enhance the implementation of the law.
“It is now time to ensure the effective implementation of the law. In doing so, the Commission will continue to work very closely and collaboratively with the media organisations and all other stakeholders,” he said.
The INEC Chairman said beyond the conduct of primaries by political parties, the Commission was required to make regulations and guidelines for the implementation of the provisions of the Electoral Act.
On Ekiti and Osun Governorship elections, the Commission was processing applications by media organisations for accreditation.
“I am glad to report that the Commission will finalise the document next week to guide the conduct of future elections, including the forthcoming Ekiti and Osun Governorship elections as well as the 2023 General Election, I also wish to reassure you that all applications will be carefully considered and expeditiously treated.
He said the Commission would also work with the security agencies to ensure the safety and security of journalists and their unimpeded access to all voting and collation locations during elections,
Lateefah Ibrahim