Ahead of the August 15 Osun Governorship poll, the Independent National Electoral Commission in Osun State, has sought the cooperation of the media in debunking fake news.
This was disclosed by the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner for Osun State, Oluwatoyin Babalola in Osogbo on Tuesday, while speaking at an event tagged, “The journalists-INEC voter education and publicity dialogue on the 2026 Osun State governorship election,” organised by the EU-SDGN in collaboration with INEC headquarters.
Babalola, who emphasised the key role media has to play in safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process, urged the practitioners to serve as gatekeepers of truth, asking them to verify information before dissemination and counter falsehoods with factual reporting.
“As we move closer to this important date, the role of the media as a partner in voter education, information dissemination, and public enlightenment cannot be over-emphasized.
“One of the greatest threats to credible elections in this digital age is the spread of disinformation and misinformation. False narratives, fake results, doctored videos, and malicious propaganda have the capacity to undermine public confidence in the electoral process, incite violence, and delegitimize outcomes.
