The Social and Integral Development Centre (SIDEC), has strongly cautioned political actors in Anambra State against the use of hate speech and the spread of disinformation/fakenews as the gubernatorial election approaches. 

SIDEC is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) that promotes democracy, transparency, and inclusive governance,

SIDEC, in a statement on Thursday, highlighted the urgency for all candidates, especially those from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and the All Progressives Congress (APC), to refrain from making inflammatory remarks that could escalate tensions in the political environment.

SIDEC said political actors in Anambra State should desist from hate speech and disinformation/fake news before, during and after the Anambra Guber Poll in November 2025.

SIDEC noted that hate speech and disinformation/fakenews pose a serious threat to democratic values and social cohesion, undermining the foundation of a stable society. Promoting unity and understanding among candidates and voters.