The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has said that the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) had crippled the local economy especially in university towns in Ekiti State.

The Chair, CDD Election Analysis Centre (EAC), Prof. Adele Jinadu while speaking to journalists in Abuja on Friday on Key Issues in the Pre-Election Period for the Ekiti State Governorship Election said the strike had created a threat in terms of the availability of idle youth being recruited for activities.

Jinadu said this could undermine the credibility of the election that would take place on June 18.

“By grounding the local economy, the strike has also created the wrong incentives as voters are more likely to see the election as an opportunity for economic survival, thereby exacerbating the risk of vote buying.

“This becomes even more relevant when it is considered that Ekiti State introduced the issue of “stomach infrastructure” into the Nigerian political lexicon.

” CDD has also observed that based on history of past violence in elections in the state, the following Local Government Areas, constitute potential flash points in the election; Ado Ekiti, Efon Alaiye, Ido/Osi, and Oye,” he said.

Jinadu called on the need for stakeholders in the election to proactively track, and counter fake news and misinformation.

According to him, already, the pre-election period has witnessed the spread of fake news capable of undermining voter confidence and participation in the process.

He cited an example of a the fake news which trended recently on a purported Appeal Court decision nullifying the primaries of one of the major political parties and, by extension, its candidate.

He also expressed concern about violence, money politics and violations of incumbency powers and the possible effects of these on the credibility of the election.

” CDD EAC notes that Ekiti State, has recorded several incidents of violence during previous elections. In the build up to the 2022 governorship election, pockets of election-related violence have been recorded in places like Ado Ekiti, Efon Alaiye, Oye, Ido/Osi and Oye Ekiti.

” Other observable issues, which would shape the credibility of the election include; how well INEC is able to effectively deploy technology, particularly the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS).

” Also issues of impartial security provisioning, the quality of results management, curtailing the role of money, incumbency and god fatherism would shape the credibility of the election,” he added.

He also said that the June 18, 2022 Ekiti State Governorship election was significant because it would serve as the first dress rehearsal as the INEC prepares for the 2023 general elections.

He further said that the election would also be the first to be conducted under the Electoral Act, 2022, and the new INEC guidelines and regulations for conduct of elections.

Jinadu said although INEC had made commitments to conduct a credible election in Ekiti State, saying that its success would depend on its neutrality, professionalism and the level of its understanding and commitment to the new legal framework.

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has said that the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) had crippled the local economy especially in university towns in Ekiti State.

The Chair, CDD Election Analysis Centre (EAC), Prof. Adele Jinadu while speaking to journalists in Abuja on Friday on Key Issues in the Pre-Election Period for the Ekiti State Governorship Election said the strike had created a threat in terms of the availability of idle youth being recruited for activities.

Jinadu said this could undermine the credibility of the election that would take place on June 18.

“By grounding the local economy, the strike has also created the wrong incentives as voters are more likely to see the election as an opportunity for economic survival, thereby exacerbating the risk of vote buying.

“This becomes even more relevant when it is considered that Ekiti State introduced the issue of “stomach infrastructure” into the Nigerian political lexicon.

” CDD has also observed that based on history of past violence in elections in the state, the following Local Government Areas, constitute potential flash points in the election; Ado Ekiti, Efon Alaiye, Ido/Osi, and Oye,” he said.

Jinadu called on the need for stakeholders in the election to proactively track, and counter fake news and misinformation.

According to him, already, the pre-election period has witnessed the spread of fake news capable of undermining voter confidence and participation in the process.

He cited an example of a the fake news which trended recently on a purported Appeal Court decision nullifying the primaries of one of the major political parties and, by extension, its candidate.

He also expressed concern about violence, money politics and violations of incumbency powers and the possible effects of these on the credibility of the election.

” CDD EAC notes that Ekiti State, has recorded several incidents of violence during previous elections. In the build up to the 2022 governorship election, pockets of election-related violence have been recorded in places like Ado Ekiti, Efon Alaiye, Oye, Ido/Osi and Oye Ekiti.

” Other observable issues, which would shape the credibility of the election include; how well INEC is able to effectively deploy technology, particularly the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS).

” Also issues of impartial security provisioning, the quality of results management, curtailing the role of money, incumbency and god fatherism would shape the credibility of the election,” he added.

He also said that the June 18, 2022 Ekiti State Governorship election was significant because it would serve as the first dress rehearsal as the INEC prepares for the 2023 general elections.

He further said that the election would also be the first to be conducted under the Electoral Act, 2022, and the new INEC guidelines and regulations for conduct of elections.

Jinadu said although INEC had made commitments to conduct a credible election in Ekiti State, saying that its success would depend on its neutrality, professionalism and the level of its understanding and commitment to the new legal framework.

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has said that the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) had crippled the local economy especially in university towns in Ekiti State.

The Chair, CDD Election Analysis Centre (EAC), Prof. Adele Jinadu while speaking to journalists in Abuja on Friday on Key Issues in the Pre-Election Period for the Ekiti State Governorship Election said the strike had created a threat in terms of the availability of idle youth being recruited for activities.

Jinadu said this could undermine the credibility of the election that would take place on June 18.

“By grounding the local economy, the strike has also created the wrong incentives as voters are more likely to see the election as an opportunity for economic survival, thereby exacerbating the risk of vote buying.

“This becomes even more relevant when it is considered that Ekiti State introduced the issue of “stomach infrastructure” into the Nigerian political lexicon.

” CDD has also observed that based on history of past violence in elections in the state, the following Local Government Areas, constitute potential flash points in the election; Ado Ekiti, Efon Alaiye, Ido/Osi, and Oye,” he said.

Jinadu called on the need for stakeholders in the election to proactively track, and counter fake news and misinformation.

According to him, already, the pre-election period has witnessed the spread of fake news capable of undermining voter confidence and participation in the process.

He cited an example of a the fake news which trended recently on a purported Appeal Court decision nullifying the primaries of one of the major political parties and, by extension, its candidate.

He also expressed concern about violence, money politics and violations of incumbency powers and the possible effects of these on the credibility of the election.

” CDD EAC notes that Ekiti State, has recorded several incidents of violence during previous elections. In the build up to the 2022 governorship election, pockets of election-related violence have been recorded in places like Ado Ekiti, Efon Alaiye, Oye, Ido/Osi and Oye Ekiti.

” Other observable issues, which would shape the credibility of the election include; how well INEC is able to effectively deploy technology, particularly the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS).

” Also issues of impartial security provisioning, the quality of results management, curtailing the role of money, incumbency and god fatherism would shape the credibility of the election,” he added.

He also said that the June 18, 2022 Ekiti State Governorship election was significant because it would serve as the first dress rehearsal as the INEC prepares for the 2023 general elections.

He further said that the election would also be the first to be conducted under the Electoral Act, 2022, and the new INEC guidelines and regulations for conduct of elections.

Jinadu said although INEC had made commitments to conduct a credible election in Ekiti State, saying that its success would depend on its neutrality, professionalism and the level of its understanding and commitment to the new legal framework.

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has said that the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) had crippled the local economy especially in university towns in Ekiti State.

The Chair, CDD Election Analysis Centre (EAC), Prof. Adele Jinadu while speaking to journalists in Abuja on Friday on Key Issues in the Pre-Election Period for the Ekiti State Governorship Election said the strike had created a threat in terms of the availability of idle youth being recruited for activities.

Jinadu said this could undermine the credibility of the election that would take place on June 18.

“By grounding the local economy, the strike has also created the wrong incentives as voters are more likely to see the election as an opportunity for economic survival, thereby exacerbating the risk of vote buying.

“This becomes even more relevant when it is considered that Ekiti State introduced the issue of “stomach infrastructure” into the Nigerian political lexicon.

” CDD has also observed that based on history of past violence in elections in the state, the following Local Government Areas, constitute potential flash points in the election; Ado Ekiti, Efon Alaiye, Ido/Osi, and Oye,” he said.

Jinadu called on the need for stakeholders in the election to proactively track, and counter fake news and misinformation.

According to him, already, the pre-election period has witnessed the spread of fake news capable of undermining voter confidence and participation in the process.

He cited an example of a the fake news which trended recently on a purported Appeal Court decision nullifying the primaries of one of the major political parties and, by extension, its candidate.

He also expressed concern about violence, money politics and violations of incumbency powers and the possible effects of these on the credibility of the election.

” CDD EAC notes that Ekiti State, has recorded several incidents of violence during previous elections. In the build up to the 2022 governorship election, pockets of election-related violence have been recorded in places like Ado Ekiti, Efon Alaiye, Oye, Ido/Osi and Oye Ekiti.

” Other observable issues, which would shape the credibility of the election include; how well INEC is able to effectively deploy technology, particularly the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS).

” Also issues of impartial security provisioning, the quality of results management, curtailing the role of money, incumbency and god fatherism would shape the credibility of the election,” he added.

He also said that the June 18, 2022 Ekiti State Governorship election was significant because it would serve as the first dress rehearsal as the INEC prepares for the 2023 general elections.

He further said that the election would also be the first to be conducted under the Electoral Act, 2022, and the new INEC guidelines and regulations for conduct of elections.

Jinadu said although INEC had made commitments to conduct a credible election in Ekiti State, saying that its success would depend on its neutrality, professionalism and the level of its understanding and commitment to the new legal framework.

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has said that the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) had crippled the local economy especially in university towns in Ekiti State.

The Chair, CDD Election Analysis Centre (EAC), Prof. Adele Jinadu while speaking to journalists in Abuja on Friday on Key Issues in the Pre-Election Period for the Ekiti State Governorship Election said the strike had created a threat in terms of the availability of idle youth being recruited for activities.

Jinadu said this could undermine the credibility of the election that would take place on June 18.

“By grounding the local economy, the strike has also created the wrong incentives as voters are more likely to see the election as an opportunity for economic survival, thereby exacerbating the risk of vote buying.

“This becomes even more relevant when it is considered that Ekiti State introduced the issue of “stomach infrastructure” into the Nigerian political lexicon.

” CDD has also observed that based on history of past violence in elections in the state, the following Local Government Areas, constitute potential flash points in the election; Ado Ekiti, Efon Alaiye, Ido/Osi, and Oye,” he said.

Jinadu called on the need for stakeholders in the election to proactively track, and counter fake news and misinformation.

According to him, already, the pre-election period has witnessed the spread of fake news capable of undermining voter confidence and participation in the process.

He cited an example of a the fake news which trended recently on a purported Appeal Court decision nullifying the primaries of one of the major political parties and, by extension, its candidate.

He also expressed concern about violence, money politics and violations of incumbency powers and the possible effects of these on the credibility of the election.

” CDD EAC notes that Ekiti State, has recorded several incidents of violence during previous elections. In the build up to the 2022 governorship election, pockets of election-related violence have been recorded in places like Ado Ekiti, Efon Alaiye, Oye, Ido/Osi and Oye Ekiti.

” Other observable issues, which would shape the credibility of the election include; how well INEC is able to effectively deploy technology, particularly the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS).

” Also issues of impartial security provisioning, the quality of results management, curtailing the role of money, incumbency and god fatherism would shape the credibility of the election,” he added.

He also said that the June 18, 2022 Ekiti State Governorship election was significant because it would serve as the first dress rehearsal as the INEC prepares for the 2023 general elections.

He further said that the election would also be the first to be conducted under the Electoral Act, 2022, and the new INEC guidelines and regulations for conduct of elections.

Jinadu said although INEC had made commitments to conduct a credible election in Ekiti State, saying that its success would depend on its neutrality, professionalism and the level of its understanding and commitment to the new legal framework.

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has said that the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) had crippled the local economy especially in university towns in Ekiti State.

The Chair, CDD Election Analysis Centre (EAC), Prof. Adele Jinadu while speaking to journalists in Abuja on Friday on Key Issues in the Pre-Election Period for the Ekiti State Governorship Election said the strike had created a threat in terms of the availability of idle youth being recruited for activities.

Jinadu said this could undermine the credibility of the election that would take place on June 18.

“By grounding the local economy, the strike has also created the wrong incentives as voters are more likely to see the election as an opportunity for economic survival, thereby exacerbating the risk of vote buying.

“This becomes even more relevant when it is considered that Ekiti State introduced the issue of “stomach infrastructure” into the Nigerian political lexicon.

” CDD has also observed that based on history of past violence in elections in the state, the following Local Government Areas, constitute potential flash points in the election; Ado Ekiti, Efon Alaiye, Ido/Osi, and Oye,” he said.

Jinadu called on the need for stakeholders in the election to proactively track, and counter fake news and misinformation.

According to him, already, the pre-election period has witnessed the spread of fake news capable of undermining voter confidence and participation in the process.

He cited an example of a the fake news which trended recently on a purported Appeal Court decision nullifying the primaries of one of the major political parties and, by extension, its candidate.

He also expressed concern about violence, money politics and violations of incumbency powers and the possible effects of these on the credibility of the election.

” CDD EAC notes that Ekiti State, has recorded several incidents of violence during previous elections. In the build up to the 2022 governorship election, pockets of election-related violence have been recorded in places like Ado Ekiti, Efon Alaiye, Oye, Ido/Osi and Oye Ekiti.

” Other observable issues, which would shape the credibility of the election include; how well INEC is able to effectively deploy technology, particularly the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS).

” Also issues of impartial security provisioning, the quality of results management, curtailing the role of money, incumbency and god fatherism would shape the credibility of the election,” he added.

He also said that the June 18, 2022 Ekiti State Governorship election was significant because it would serve as the first dress rehearsal as the INEC prepares for the 2023 general elections.

He further said that the election would also be the first to be conducted under the Electoral Act, 2022, and the new INEC guidelines and regulations for conduct of elections.

Jinadu said although INEC had made commitments to conduct a credible election in Ekiti State, saying that its success would depend on its neutrality, professionalism and the level of its understanding and commitment to the new legal framework.

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has said that the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) had crippled the local economy especially in university towns in Ekiti State.

The Chair, CDD Election Analysis Centre (EAC), Prof. Adele Jinadu while speaking to journalists in Abuja on Friday on Key Issues in the Pre-Election Period for the Ekiti State Governorship Election said the strike had created a threat in terms of the availability of idle youth being recruited for activities.

Jinadu said this could undermine the credibility of the election that would take place on June 18.

“By grounding the local economy, the strike has also created the wrong incentives as voters are more likely to see the election as an opportunity for economic survival, thereby exacerbating the risk of vote buying.

“This becomes even more relevant when it is considered that Ekiti State introduced the issue of “stomach infrastructure” into the Nigerian political lexicon.

” CDD has also observed that based on history of past violence in elections in the state, the following Local Government Areas, constitute potential flash points in the election; Ado Ekiti, Efon Alaiye, Ido/Osi, and Oye,” he said.

Jinadu called on the need for stakeholders in the election to proactively track, and counter fake news and misinformation.

According to him, already, the pre-election period has witnessed the spread of fake news capable of undermining voter confidence and participation in the process.

He cited an example of a the fake news which trended recently on a purported Appeal Court decision nullifying the primaries of one of the major political parties and, by extension, its candidate.

He also expressed concern about violence, money politics and violations of incumbency powers and the possible effects of these on the credibility of the election.

” CDD EAC notes that Ekiti State, has recorded several incidents of violence during previous elections. In the build up to the 2022 governorship election, pockets of election-related violence have been recorded in places like Ado Ekiti, Efon Alaiye, Oye, Ido/Osi and Oye Ekiti.

” Other observable issues, which would shape the credibility of the election include; how well INEC is able to effectively deploy technology, particularly the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS).

” Also issues of impartial security provisioning, the quality of results management, curtailing the role of money, incumbency and god fatherism would shape the credibility of the election,” he added.

He also said that the June 18, 2022 Ekiti State Governorship election was significant because it would serve as the first dress rehearsal as the INEC prepares for the 2023 general elections.

He further said that the election would also be the first to be conducted under the Electoral Act, 2022, and the new INEC guidelines and regulations for conduct of elections.

Jinadu said although INEC had made commitments to conduct a credible election in Ekiti State, saying that its success would depend on its neutrality, professionalism and the level of its understanding and commitment to the new legal framework.