Ekiti REC promises transparency in governorship election

The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in  Ekiti State, Dr. Bunmi Omoseyindemi, has restated the commission’s commitment to transparency in the conduct of the June 20  governorship election in Ekiti State. Dr. Omoseyindemi, urged journalists to guide against misinformation and sensationalism in journalism. He  underscored the importance of the media in ensuring the success of democracy, […]

The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in  Ekiti State, Dr. Bunmi Omoseyindemi, has restated the commission’s commitment to transparency in the conduct of the June 20  governorship election in Ekiti State.

Dr. Omoseyindemi, urged journalists to guide against misinformation and sensationalism in journalism.

He  underscored the importance of the media in ensuring the success of democracy, saying  without credible information, citizens cannot make informed decisions.

Ékiti REC made the remarks during a visit by the executive members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ekiti State Council, led by the  Chairman Comrade Kayode Babatuyi, to his office in Ado-Ekiti.

He commended the NUJ for promoting responsible journalism, political awareness, and civic engagement.

The INEC boss  counts on the media to uphold professionalism, accuracy, fairness, and balance in reporting electoral matters.

He assured the media of INEC’s commitment to transparency, timely dissemination of accurate information, and adherence to electoral regulations.

In his remarks,  Comrade Babatuyi highlighted the symbiotic relationship between INEC and the media, pledging the NUJ’s support for a credible, fair, and acceptable poll in Ekiti State.

He commended INEC’s accreditation of journalists at the NUJ Press Centre in the previous elections and requested that the Commission keeps it up, which according to him facilitates proper monitoring and verification of electoral activities.

The NUJ Chairman assured that the union would mobilize its members to positively project INEC’s activities and ensure that only accredited and responsible journalists cover elections in the state.