Sam Philip
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on media organizations to submit applications for the media accreditation for the Bye-Election coming up next month.
The commission on Wednesday made the call in a statement signed by Mrs. Victoria Eta-Messi, Director, Voter Education and Publicity..
The statement reads: “It will be recalled that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) opened its online media accreditation portal on Tuesday, 8th July 2025, to facilitate the participation of media organisations and journalists in the coverage of the upcoming bye-elections scheduled for Saturday, 16th August 2025.
“As of 3:00 pm today, Wednesday, 23rd July 2025, the Commission has received only 12 applications for 91 persons seeking accreditation to cover the elections.
“This turnout, so far, is far below expectations.
“The Commission hereby urges interested media organisations, print, broadcast, and online, to take advantage of the remaining window to apply for accreditation via the designated portal: https://imap.inecnigeria.org. The portal will remain open until 12:00 am (midnight) on Thursday, 31st July 2025, after which it will automatically shut down. Late applications will not be entertained under any circumstances.
“The Commission reiterates the vital role of the media in ensuring transparency and accountability in the electoral process. Election coverage is a professional duty that contributes significantly to democratic consolidation.”