The Human Rights Advancement, Development and Advocacy Centre (HURIDAC) has unveiled its 2023 general elections media factsheet with the goal of supporting the media on their role in covering political parties’ anti-corruption campaigns in the upcoming 2023 general elections in Lagos State.
Executive Director of HURIDAC, Mr. Ayodele Ameen, who spoke through the Executive Assistant HURIDAC, Ms Mfon Enoidem in an interview with newsmen asked media stakeholders to prioritize the coverage of anti-corruption plans around the elections.
He said, “We are particular about the media’s obligations to voters, candidates, and political parties. The priority is to be able to raise awareness on anti-corruption plans among voters, whether or not corruption is addressed in political party constitutions, as well as the candidates’ pledges to fight it.”
The organisation noted that it is a globally acknowledged fact that corruption has become not only a national menace but also a global threat to the existence of humanity which must be confronted frontally with all the resources it deserves within the ambit of the law.
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“Hence, HURIDAC wants the media who are covering the campaign activities in the upcoming 2023 general elections in Lagos state to educate and sensitise the public on anti-corruption issues so that voters are aware of and can understand each party’s anti-corruption campaign pledges,” he said.
Speaking at the event, senior programme officer at CISLAC, Mr. Samuel Asimi commended HURIDAC for always being at the forefront of the fight against corruption.
He also appreciated the media for being a vibrant stakeholder in the quest to keep the electorate informed about corruption and other issues to enable them make informed decisions.
