The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced its plan to provide regular media briefings on election day, Saturday, December 7.
In a statement released on December 4, the Commission said the press briefings will provide updates about the happenings on election day.
According to the EC, only media personnel with accreditation to the National Collation Centre will be permitted to cover the press briefings.
The first press conference is scheduled for 9 a.m. on election day, with subsequent briefings at 12 noon, 3 p.m., 9 p.m. and continuing until the election results are declared.
The EC stated that these press briefings will not take more than 30 minutes each.
“The Commission will also use the media briefings to respond to any stories and reports from around the country.
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“The Commission therefore urges the media and the general public to verify any reports on the elections with the Commission to avoid sharing unverified stories on their platforms,” the statement said.
The Commission reiterated its commitment to delivering fair, transparent, credible, and peaceful elections and looks forward to working with the media to bring the elections and its processes to the doorstep of citizens.
