The Ethiopian National Electoral Commission met with media professionals in the Tigray region on Tikimt 12, 2018. The discussion aimed to enable media outlets to fulfill their role in securing the electoral process. Spokesperson Tadesse emphasized that media experts are key to building public trust in the election.
The discussion, reported from Addis Ababa, focused on the National Electoral Commission's efforts to secure the upcoming election in the Tigray region. Spokesperson Tadesse stated that the commission had previously engaged with representatives of political parties, experts, and discussants in the region. The meeting with media professionals forms part of these ongoing consultations.
Media outlets were urged to highlight the importance of the election, the current stage of the commission's preparations, and the electoral processes, disseminating this information to the public with transparency and clarity. They can play a crucial role in fostering public trust around the election process.
Ato Tadesse told Fana Digital that a prepared network, including social media, enables professionals from all media outlets to participate. He noted that efforts are underway to create conducive conditions for conducting the election in the region. This initiative supports a fair and transparent electoral process in Ethiopia.