The International Press Centre and the Centre for Media and Society on Thursday urged journalists and other media professionals who will be on duty during Saturday’s Ekiti State governorship election to adhere to professional standards and remain safety conscious.
The governorship election is scheduled to be held across the state’s 16 local government areas.
Speaking at a press briefing, the Executive Director of IPC, Lanre Arogundade, said the advisory had become necessary in view of the critical role the media plays during electioneering processes and elections, periods during which journalists’ safety may be threatened.
“It is very important for journalists covering the Ekiti State election to be safety conscious in the discharge of their duties and avoid situations that may put them in harm’s way. Journalists are expected to be non-partisan.
“Being partisan is not only about being a member of a political party but also includes the use of
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