The Member of Parliament for South Dayi, , has issued a stern warning to the over its plans to restrict media coverage of the collation process for the 2024 general elections.
According to the lawmaker, in a post on X on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, the , which oversees the electoral process in the country, has no power or authority to limit or restrict media houses from covering the elections.
He explained that elections are public events, and as such, media personnel have the right to cover them to inform and educate the public about the proceedings.
Dafeamekpor, who is also a legal practitioner, cited how the EC's actions contradict the laws enshrined in the constitution, which guarantees media freedom and independence in the country.