INEC Announces Opening Of Media Accreditation Portal For Edo Polls

INEC Announces Opening Of Media Accreditation Portal For Edo Polls....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the opening of its online portal for the accreditation of journalists and media organizations interested in covering the Edo State governorship election……….. CONTINUE READING

The Edo governorship election is set for September 21, 2024.

In April 2024, INEC released the final list of 17 candidates for the election. The list includes Ighodalo Asuerinme of the Peoples Democratic Party, who was disqualified by the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday; Okpebholo Monday of the All Progressives Congress; Patient Ndidi of the People’s Redemption Party; and Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party, among others.

In a notice on Friday, INEC stated that its portal would open on Monday, July 8, and close on September 5.

The commission encouraged media organizations to ensure their reporters register within the provided timeframe, emphasizing that no extensions will be granted.

The notice read, “INEC wishes to announce the commencement of online accreditation for journalists and media organizations intending to cover the Edo State governorship election.

“Media organizations interested in deploying journalists to cover the election are by this notice expected to apply via the commission’s website.

“The portal will open on Monday, July 8, 2024, and close on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Late submission shall not be entertained as the portal will automatically shut down at midnight on Thursday, September 5, 2024, and there will be no extension of time.”