The Electoral Commission's criteria for selecting the 12 media houses to cover the elections isn't explicitly stated. However, the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has guidelines that emphasize the importance of fair and balanced reporting during elections .

In general, media houses covering elections should be impartial, accurate, and fair in their reporting. They should also provide equal access to all political parties and candidates.

Some possible criteria the Electoral Commission might consider include:

- *Impartiality*: The media house's ability to provide balanced and unbiased reporting.
- *Accuracy*: The media house's commitment to factual reporting and correcting errors.
- *Fairness*: The media house's willingness to provide equal access to all political parties and candidates.
- *Professionalism*: The media house's adherence to journalistic ethics and standards.
- *Reach and audience*: The media house's ability to reach a wide audience and provide coverage to remote areas.



It's essential for the Electoral Commission to be transparent about their selection criteria to ensure fairness and credibility in the electoral process.