INEC Urges Journalists to Help Rebuild Public Trust Ahead of 2027 Elections
INEC has urged journalists to work closely with the Commission to support credible, peaceful and transparent elections in 2027. The call was made at a media engagement forum in Enugu for journalists and media executives from several geopolitical zones, including the South-East, South-South and South-West. National Commissioner Mohammed Kudu Haruna, represented by Enugu Resident Electoral Commissioner Chukwuemeka Chukwu, said journalists should verify reports about election results, polling-unit incidents and electoral technology before publishing. He also urged the media to strengthen voter education and include women, young people and persons with disabilities in election coverage. Journalists at the forum called on INEC to better equip its state public relations officers to respond to verification requests and provide regular training for reporters. Participants also urged the Commission to address problems from previous elections, including the technical glitches that affected electronic result transmission in 2023.
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