By Harry Awurumibe, Editor Abuja Bureau
Less than four months to the 2023 General Election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured thag it shall continue to work with the media to counter disinformation and misinformation which could mar the delivery of free, fair and credible elections in Nigeria.
The Commission also promised it will remain transparent and provide the required information to combat the triple menace as an antidote to fake news.
INEC Chairman Professor Mahmood Yakubu made this pledge in his opening remarks at the 3rd Quarterly Meeting with the Media for the year 2022 held at the INEC Conference Room, Abuja, Thursday, October 27, 2022.
Said he: “As the 2023 General Election approaches, we shall continue to work together to counter disinformation and misinformation. We will remain transparent and provide the required information to combat the triple menace as an antidote to fake news.
“Therefore, there will be need for more frequent and intense engagements with you ahead of the election. We hope that in spite of your competing activities, you will continue to honour our invitation”.
Yakubu reminded the Media that as the watchdog of the society it has a pivotal role to play in educating the general public of the the activities of the Commission, appealing to the media for its continuous support.
Said he: “As the 2023 General Election approaches, we shall continue to work together to counter disinformation and misinformation. We will remain transparent and provide the required information to combat the triple menace as an antidote to fake news”.
The INEC boss assured that “there will be need for more frequent and intense engagements with you ahead of the election. We hope that in spite of your competing activities, you will continue to honour our invitation”.
Speaking further on the preparations for the 2023 general election, saying that “the Commission is also working hard to ensure the completion of printing of remaining PVCs for new voters as well as those that applied to transfer or the replacement of their lost or damaged cards. In the coming days, we will also inform Nigerians of the detailed plan to ensure a seamless collection of the PVCs”.
“We are aware that Nigerians expect an improvement in the procedure for PVC collection. Since the end of the CVR in July this year, we have been working to ensure that citizens have a pleasant experience when they come to collect their cards”.
