Information Minister Ziad Makkary highlighted the long electoral day, considering that "what happened is great, as the process took place without issues, despite all the political and non-political forces' bets that it wouldn't happen," affirming that "the state succeeded in holding the elections." He stated, "The media performed its role to the fullest, conveying the truth, both bitter and sweet. I noticed nothing striking in the media's work, and matters are being communicated in a good way, with the important factor being the absence of harm in everything that is conveyed or broadcasted, as responsibility is crucial in maintaining the ethics of the profession."
He pointed out that "the issue is not free from violations of objectivity and professionalism by some journalists, which happens in elections even in Europe within the democratic game; the important thing is that these boundaries are not crossed."
Regarding allowing journalists to vote as heads of polls before the election date, he said, "I received requests to implement this step, but due to the delay and lack of time, we could not include this clause in the electoral law. Journalists work in the elections like security forces and heads of polls, and we will work in the time we have left to achieve this matter and start advocating for this step for the next elections."
On the news broadcasting station for the deaf via the Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation, the information minister mentioned that he "met with associations concerned with people with disabilities and explained to them that there are 12,000 deaf individuals in Lebanon who cannot hear the news bulletins. He promised that sign language would be included with the LBC news, expressing pride that it would be presented today for the first time in the 7:30 PM bulletin, where the sign language interpreter will be on a small screen alongside the main news presenter."
Makkary concluded: "Regardless of the election results, they will reflect the voters' will, and everyone must accept them. The winner should not feel an overwhelming strength as it is a democratic process to renew the political class and political blood; no country can progress without continually renewing its political class. Tomorrow is another day."
