[rpd] Co-Chair Election Process

[Fernando Frediani]

Hanura, at this point it doesn't really matter if they are doing a good 
job or not. We must first resolve how we will proceed within the PDP.

If their term will be extended or not is a secondary question which can 
only be resolved once we have the above well defined how this will be 
done, online via a show of hands or any other similar method that stick 
to the PDP. Then we can perhaps have such discussion.

Fernando

On 21/07/2020 11:38, Haruna Umar Adoga wrote:

>

> 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 <mailto: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 <mailto: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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