The Head of the Engineers' Syndicate in Beirut, Aref Yassin, categorically denied making any statements to "National News Agency" or any media outlet regarding the preparatory elections scheduled for tomorrow, Sunday, March 5, 2023. He indicated that "what the agency reported yesterday was the result of a technical error, which was reflected in other media outlets, and it is not true at all." In a statement, he affirmed that "all positions released are published on the Syndicate's website or through an official statement issued by the head." He urged media outlets to "exercise caution and take responsibility in publishing any news related to the head and the Syndicate, and to gather accurate information from its true sources."