The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to reconsider its decision to restrict media access to collation centres during the 2024 elections.
The MFWA argues that the directive could undermine transparency and accountability in the electoral process, which relies heavily on the media's oversight role.
The EC, in a memo to its regional directors, stated that only eight media organisations would be accredited to cover collation activities at constituency centres.
This allocation includes three television stations with two personnel each and five radio stations with one representative each.