As the Edo State governorship election approaches, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned against the dissemination of fake news and misinformation during the electoral period.
Sam Olumekun, the INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee of the commission, issued the warning at a press briefing in Abuja on Friday.
Represented by Mary Nkem, Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Olumekun underscored the media’s pivotal role in upholding the integrity of the upcoming election.