PDP's Desperate Gambit and Misguided Strategy: Fake News and Propaganda cannot Manipulate Tribunal's Outcome.......Godsent Ibhate

PDP's Desperate Gambit and Misguided Strategy: Fake News and Propaganda cannot Manipulate Tribunal's Outcome.......Godsent Ibhate

The Edo Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Media Urchins attempt to manipulate the outcome of Edo election petitions through media blackmail and propaganda. This approach is not only unethical but also unlikely to succeed, as legal battles are ultimately won based on the strength of arguments and evidence presented.

The PDP's strategy of using the media to blackmail the tribunal and mislead the public with fake news and propaganda is a form of propaganda that has been studied extensively in the field of communication research . This type of propaganda relies on emotional appeals and manipulation of information to influence public opinion and sympathy .

However, Legal battles require evidence-based arguments, and the judiciary is designed to be impartial and immune to external pressures. Those who believe that election petitions can be won through sentiment, media blackmail, and coordinated propaganda against the judiciary will be disappointed.

In fact, the public is increasingly skeptical of information that is presented as factual but is actually misleading or false . This is particularly true in the age of social media, where misinformation can spread quickly and take on a life of its own.

Therefore, rather than relying on propaganda and media blackmail, the PDP would be better served by focusing on presenting strong, evidence-based arguments in court. This approach may not be as flashy or attention-grabbing, but it is ultimately more likely to succeed in the long run.

The PDP's use of propaganda and misinformation is not only unethical but also potentially damaging to the democratic process. When political parties resort to manipulating information and misleading the public, it can erode trust in institutions and undermine the integrity of the electoral process.

Furthermore, propaganda and misinformation can have serious consequences, including the spread of false information, the manipulation of public opinion, and the undermining of democratic values.

 PDP's attempt to use media blackmail and propaganda to influence the outcome of election petitions is unlikely to succeed and potentially damaging to the democratic process. Instead, the party should focus on presenting strong, evidence-based arguments in court. By doing so, they can help maintain the integrity of the electoral process and uphold the principles of democracy.