Gathered in Abuja from December 4-5, 2018 for training, tagged “Promoting Violence-Free Elections by Media,” were 26 journalists from the traditional media (print, radio and television) and the social media. Also ensconced with these journalists were resource persons who have diverse experiences in media and media relations, especially as it relates to reportage of elections. Papers were delivered, suggesting solutions to identified problems and impediments to election reportage devoid of sensationalism and outright falsehood. Ogunyemi sees electoral violence as any hostile act involving the use or threat of use of force to exert electoral advantage. Media reportage should de-emphasise winners against losers posturing, but focus more on early warning signals and post-conflict situations to support conflict mitigation,” he said.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 04, 2019 14:26 UTC