The Electoral Commission has announced plans to fully engage the media on Saturday December 7, 2024.
According to the commission, it will provide regular media briefing to give updates on the elections.
“Media personnel who have accreditation cards for the National Collation Centre are invited to cover the Media Briefings”.
In a statement by the commission, it would hold its first media briefing at 9:00am.
“There will be further briefings at 12:00 noon, 3:00 pm, and 6:00 pm”.
The statement added that, from 9:00 pm on Election Day, the Commission will provide Media Briefings as and when results are received from the region.
“Each briefing session will last no more than 30 minutes. The Commission will also use the Media Briefings to respond to any stories and reports from around the country”.
The Commission have however urged the Media and the General Public to verify any reports on the elections with the Commission to avoid sharing unverified stories on their platforms.
Read full statement below