SOE conducts last media workshop as elections looms

Members of the Fijian Media Association today went through a detailed election tentative itinerary in the 2022 General Elections Media Workshop led by the Supervisor of Elections, Mohammed Saneem.

While opening the workshop, Electoral Commission Chairperson, Mukesh Nand says the media plays a critical part in the execution of the 2022 General Election, as it is responsible for the dissemination of election information to a mass audience.

Nand adds that we are in the period where the Writ for the election can be issued at any time and it is the time when various campaign activities are happening, political parties are seeking high levels of coverage in the media, and the general public is paying close attention to what is being said on the news.

The Electoral Commission Chairperson says now more than ever, it is important that the media is well versed with the electoral process, and disseminates the most correct and relevant information. This includes knowledge of the campaign rules, Electoral Laws, how, where, and what is happening, gender-balanced reporting and reporting about persons with disability.

Nand further states that the goal is to enhance reporting around elections.

He adds that they hope that all those in attendance will not only walk away with a great deal of knowledge about electoral reporting, but will share this knowledge with their colleagues in their newsrooms.