PUBLIC OPINION POLLS ASSESSMENT
OTUNBA (AMB.,DR.) BAMIDELE AKINGBOYE: SDP CANDIDATE IN EARLY LEAD
A Professor of Political Science and Doctor of Politics and Corporate Governance, and a popular Media Political Analyst, Prof. (Prophet, Dr.) Joshua Foluso Oguntuase has analysed, rated and graded the activities on electioneering campaigns of the participating parties and candidates since 19th June, 2024 when INEC affirmed the commencement of campaigns in public ahead of the Ondo State Governorship Election holding on Saturday November 16, 2024.
Recall that INEC emphasised that Ondo State Governorship Election would hold on Saturday 16th November, 2024; though extendable to Saturday 24th January 2025 depending on security atmosphere in the State.
The employment of Public Opinion Polls (Online, or, and Physical) is an important part of Voters Education, essential in democracy in determining the popularity, seriousness, suitability and acceptability of a political Party and the Governorship Candidate to the Electorates.
With Seventy-one days into the INEC Electioneering Campaigns timeframe, Otunba (Amb.,Dr.) Benson Bamidele Akingboye (OBA) is in the initial impressive and early lead from amongst the participating candidates.
Yardsticks or parameters used include but not limited to the following:-
*. Number of courtesy visits to Election Key Figures and Stakeholders.
*. Intensive Day-to,-day Campaigns from Units to State levels.
*. Various Donations and Empowerment Sprees made.
*. Visible Media Engagements (Prints & Electronic).
*. Advertisement display of Billboards, Banners, Posters, Handbills, Flyers, Caps, Vests, and Neck-ties.
*. Robust relationship with Party Structures from Unit level to National level.
*. Maintenance of Broad Spectrum of Social Media Platforms.
*. Availability and Accessibility to the general public both physically and on phone.
*. Philanthropic gestures.
*. Has passion to reduce hunger in Ondo State through his ” WE AFRICA RICE PALLIATIVE MARKET. “
The Public Opinion Poll is a process to be carried out at regular intervals.
Prof. (Prophet) J.F. Oguntuase.
