[rpd] Co-Chair Election Process

[Haruna Umar Adoga]

Hi All,

Rather than focussing on why we must hold an online election amidst a
global pandemic (for those pushing for this idea), we should be discussing
– with reasonable points, why we feel the current co-chairs are not getting
the job done.

Proposing an argument for an online election at this time, should come up,
if the community as a whole is convinced that the current co-chairs are
hindering our progress (in any front).

Like most people who have made their opinions known, I am of the opinion
that we continue with these co-chairs, until we are able to have a
face-to-face meeting to hold an election.

Regards,

Haruna Adoga.

On Tue, Jul 21, 2020 at 3:35 PM Fernando Frediani <fhfrediani at gmail.com>
wrote:


> I don't understand such a fear of the different or the unknown that

> frighten some people.

> Although limited there are options within the PDP, but it seems none is

> acceptable.

>

> Agree that despite all the fear justifiable concerns there are solutions.

>

> Fernando

>

> On 21/07/2020 11:16, Murungi Daniel wrote:

> > Dear Anthony,

> >

> >

> > Postponing the election is the lazy way out. We have a problem. Let us

> fix it.

> >

> >> On Jul 21, 2020, at 12:42 PM, Anthony Ubah <ubah.tonyiyke at gmail.com>

> wrote:

> >>

> >> Hello Taiwo,

> >>

> >> You have basically summarized my thoughts and contributions so far.

> >>

> >> The idea of forcibly pushing through with an online voting process

> baffles me, as those campaigning for it have simply failed to look at the

> Cons of their proposal. The existing process clearly proposes a Face-2-Face

> electoral process and going otherwise is going against the policy.

> > No one is forcibly pushing anything through. That’s why the subject was

> put forth for discussion.  Please watch the inflammatory language.

> >

> > If policy allows us to have an e-vote. Then let’s get it done. Do we

> consider ourselves so special that what has worked for others will not work

> for us (some panel beating might be required)? If so, then that is simply a

> combination of hubris and unfettered arrogance.

> >

> >> As you rightly said, the community will most likely erupt into debates

> and disagreements from whatever outcome. An online policy discussion and

> consensus might be a possibility since inputs and opinions count as value

> for the measure. However, online voting is a totally different playing

> field. It is a quagmire which we must not race into, but tread on carefully

> > This is fear mongering. Agreed, there are some justifiable concerns but

> there are solutions.

> >

> >> I personally think the seating Co-chairs are doing great work, so it is

> really unfortunate that the reactions from certain members project this

> difference. Are we in a hurry do fill in a gap? Or, are we working towards

> fostering a progressive community with a united front? Who loses if the

> current crop of Co-chairs continues in the same vein? Will the community be

> taken aback if their tenure is extended?

> >>

> > Clearly some don’t think the Co-chairs have done ‘great’ work others do.

> A vote will lay this issue to rest :) .

> >

> >> Like I said before, I propose that the election is postponed until the

> next face-to-face meeting(As required in the existing process). Before

> then, perhaps a credible alternative would have been refined and adopted by

> the majority for the supposedly “new normal”. I reiterate that It is wise

> that we extend the current tenure of the seating Co-chair, as flying a

> haphazard online election solution is does not align with current policy

> and process.

> > I don’t mind a 60 day extension (policies permitting) for us to get our

> ducks in a row. The idea of simply extending tenures for another term is

> lazy and pushes the problem down the line without a solution. Especially

> when no one has a clue as to whether we shall be able to hold the vote in

> person the next election cycle.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Regards,

> > Murungi Daniel

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Kind regards,
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*Haruna Umar Adoga* | Department of Computer Science | Faculty of Science



Federal University Lafia.

P. M. B 146, Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

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