INEC INTENSIFIES EFFORTS AT TACKLING FAKE NEWS AHEAD OF OSUN ELECTIONw

Sixteen days to Osun Governorship poll, Election Observers have been enjoined to ensure that the proceedings of the Election is in line with electoral guidelines  as stipulated in the constitution of Nigeria. 

The Head of Department ,Election and Party Monitoring (EPM) INEC, Osun State, Alhaji Shehu Muhammed made the call during a sensitization meeting with some stakeholders in Osogbo. 

Alhaji Muhammed explained that the Local and Foreign Observers should embrace objectivity and give accurate report of the Election to the commission. 

He emphasized that the commission welcomed constructive criticisms,  promising that no stone would be left unturned in the effort  to ensure that the electorates were not misinformed by rumour mongers and sensational journalists.

Responding to question on the level  of  security agencies'  preparedness for the election, the Deputy Director,Civil Society Organization ,CSOs, INEC, Abuja, Ndidi Okafor urged eligible voters to go to the polling units with their valid Permanent Voter's Card without fear noting that Security operatives  understood the tenant of democracy.

In separate interviews,Two Participants, The Amirah, Fomwan, Osun, Alhaja Sadiat Oladapo and the General secretary of  the Joint National Association of Persons with Disability , Osun State, Mr. Aghanti Smith said INEC had shown an high level of preparedness towards 16th July governorship Election. 

They also urged the Media to verify facts before disseminating information to members of the Public so as not to heat up the polity.

Coverage : Mojisola Oladele