Elections: TikTok Partners INEC, NOA To Curb Fake News

Short form video platform, TikTok is entering into a collaboration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the National Orientation Agency (NOA), and Africa Check to tackle misinformation during Nigeria’s general election.

In a statement on Tuesday, the Social Media platform unveiled “election hub”, an in-app guide on the elections.

The company said the development is part of its #SaferTogether Initiative to ensure the electorate have access to factual and authoritative information about the elections.

The online platform also announced the launch of a live series tagged #TikTok4Peace in partnership with TikTok creators and NOA.

The series will be moderated by Victor Mathias, a multimedia journalist, and will feature key opinion leaders, civil society, and academia. It will focus on tolerance, building bridges, and active citizenship.

TikTok said on February 6, Mr Macaroni, a skit maker, will feature on the series to talk on the topic: “How can stakeholders work together to drive safe and fair elections?”

On February 8, Africa Check will also participate in the live series to discuss “Platform curated comedy – how can content creators promote peace & harmony on the internet?”

In his remark, Ayodele Aluko, INEC’s director of voter education and publicity, said the initiative will help address disinformation and fake news.