THE Media High Council (MHC) announced yesterday that it had arranged transportation for journalists wishing to traverse the country while covering tomorrow’s Presidential elections. The announcement was made during a press briefing organized by MHC, on guidelines and facilities relating to media coverage of the Presidential elections. In a statement, MHC advised journalists who will be covering elections to register with the body early enough so that they can be allowed to use the buses. MHC Executive Secretary, Patrice Mulama, maintained that announcement of election results is a mandate of the National Electoral Commission. “Campaign silence begins at 6:00am on Sunday 8, August. During this period, the media is prohibited from running any material that campaigns for any candidate or political party,” Mulama said. “MHC and the National Electoral Commission remain at your service and will be working around the clock to facilitate media coverage of the presidential elections.” The council also advised all local and foreign journalists covering the elections to carry a press card issued by the MHC. Ends
