INEC Accredits 112 Media Organisations for Ondo Guber Election

Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja

The  Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that it has accredited 112 national and international media organisations including newspaper, radio, television and online to cover the November 16 Ondo State governorship election.

The commission added that the 112 accredited media organisations would be deploying over 700 journalists, technicians and other personnel to facilitate their coverage of the election.
INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this yesterday in Abuja  at the fourth regular quarterly consultative meeting with media organisations.

He said: “As we approach the Ondo State governorship election, there will be further improvements, especially in the areas of logistics for the movement of personnel and materials for both land and riverine locations to enable the prompt commencement of polls as well as the management of the processes on Election Day from voting to declaration of result.
“As early as next week, the Commission will undertake a final readiness assessment of our preparations for the Ondo election, meet with our officials, engage with stakeholders and interact with the security agencies and transport providers.”

Yakubu appealed to the media to intensify accurate reportage that would ensure peaceful elections, especially now that campaign by political parties and candidates is in full swing in the state.
He added: “As you are aware, the portal for media accreditation for the Ondo State Governorship election shut down at midnight yesterday.

“The Commission is glad to announce the accreditation of 112 national and international media organisations (newspaper, radio, television and online) deploying over 700 journalists, technicians and other personnel to facilitate their coverage of the election.
“The detailed breakdown of the media organisations and the number of personnel to be deployed will be uploaded to our website and social media platforms for public information.”