The Osun State Resident Electoral Commissioner of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Barr. Oluwatoyin Babalola has assured the media practitioners of maximum corporation ahead of August 15 governorship election in the State
Barr. Oluwatoyin also assured that the August 15 governorship election in the state will be credible, free, inclusive and transparent.
The Osun INEC REC gave this assurance during a courtesy visit by the Osun Online Publishers Association, OOPA, to the INEC State Office, in Osogbo on Monday
While restating that the media is a critical stakeholder in election, INEC and the society, she said, “If there is no media the society can not be informed. And when it comes to election matters, there is misinformation and disinformation and the media is needed to correct these anomalies.”
She also assured that she will work with the media community to ensure a credible, free, fair, inclusive and transparent governorship election.
INEC needs the media for voter education and dissemination of accurate information on electoral activities.
She maintained that the media is an advocate of peaceful coexistence and tolerance in the society. She noted that INEC will play it’s part in the dissemination of information to the public.
While warning that tampering with election results attracts jail term with no option of fine she urged media practitioners and their organisations to register for accreditation so as to operate without restrictions on election day.
Barr. Oluwatoyin also disclosed that security agencies have assured of their full cooperation to protect lives and properties during the election period.
Earlier, the Chairman of OOPA, Abioye Lawrence who welcomed the Osun INEC REC to the state urged her to carry along the media practitioners and deliver a credible elections on August 15.
