Protect Integrity of Electoral Process Via Factual, Balanced Reporting, INEC Urges Media
Gbenga Sodeinde in Ado Ekiti
Ahead of the June 20, 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on journalists and media organisations to join forces with the commission in protecting the integrity of the electoral process through factual, balanced and responsible reporting.
INEC warned that misinformation, fake election results and inflammatory online content remain major threats to peaceful and credible elections, stressing that the conduct of the media during the Ekiti governorship poll would significantly shape public confidence ahead of the 2027 general election.
Speaking at a Media Stakeholders’ Forum held in Ado-Ekiti, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, described the Ekiti governorship election as a strategic test case for Nigeria’s democracy.
