The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has described the media as a critical stakeholder in the electoral process, underscoring its vital role in voter education, election monitoring and accurate reporting.
Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Akwa Ibom State, Professor Anugbum Onuoha, said INEC could not succeed without a transparent, professional, responsible and factual partnership with the media.