The Electoral Commission (EC) has changed its previous directive restricting media access to polling stations and regional counting centres.

In a statement issued on Monday, December 2, the EC announced that following internal discussions and consultations with key media stakeholders, media personnel who have received photo accreditation to cover polling stations will now be allowed to use the same accreditation to enter zonal and regional counting centres.

“From Saturday, 7 December 2024, media professionals will be able to enter constituency and regional counting centres using their EC-issued photo accreditation cards.”

The EC underlined its commitment to transparency and accountability, noting that the revised accreditation system is designed to offer media professionals greater access and flexibility during the electoral process.

“The EC aims to maintain the highest level of transparency and accountability in its operations. The revised media accreditation aims to provide media personnel with greater flexibility and better access to key election centres.

“This commitment aims to ensure that the media effectively covers the electoral process and this change reflects this commitment.”
Details of media access to the National Data Collection Center will be announced soon.