A civil group, the Tap Initiative for Citizens’ Development has appointed renowned Nigerian actress, activist and public voice, Kate Henshaw, as Ambassador for iReportINEC, its citizen-led election monitoring and transparency platform designed to strengthen the reporting and documentation of electoral incidents across Nigeria.
Then organisation has also disclosed that iReportINEC is currently being deployed in Osun Governorship elections with over 20 per cent of polling units covered so far.
The platform is expected to provide accurate and timely eye witness accounts in the already tensed situation in Osun State, over Saturday’s governorship poll.
In a statement, Executive Director of Tap Initiative, Martin Obono, who observed that democracy does not end with casting a vote, stressed that citizens must also be able to see, document and demand accountability for what happens throughout the electoral process.
“For Tap Initiative, the message is simple: witness the vote, document what happens. Report responsibly, strengthen electoral accountability”, he said.
“Kate Henshaw brings public trust, civic consciousness and a strong commitment to citizen participation. Her voice will help us take iReportINEC to millions of Nigerians,” Obono added.
The statement also quoted Kate Henshaw as saying, “I am honoured to serve as Ambassador for iReportINEC. Democracy belongs to all of us, and our responsibility does not end when we cast our votes. Citizens must pay attention, document what they witness and demand accountability.”
According to the newly- appointed ambassador, “iReportINEC gives Nigerians an opportunity to become active witnesses to the electoral process. I am particularly excited about encouraging young Nigerians to take ownership of their democracy and use technology responsibly to protect the integrity of our elections.”
Kate Henshaw has consistently used her public platform to promote civic participation, voter engagement and accountability. Her own experience during the 2023 elections, when she publicly raised concerns about voter accreditation at her polling unit, further highlighted the importance of documenting citizens’ experiences during elections.
As ambassador, she will support public awareness and encourage Nigerians, particularly young people, to use iReportINEC to document electoral incidents and contribute to credible election monitoring responsibly.
The platform is being positioned for the 2027 general elections, with a nationwide strategy covering Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
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