As the third and final tier of the Electoral Integrity Protection, Democratic Participation, and Accountability Project (EIP-DPAP), ReadyToLeadAfrica (RTLA) officially launched the FollowThePromises (FTR) Web Platform and Mobile App — a tech-driven civic engagement tool designed to monitor and hold political officeholders accountable for their campaign promises.
The launch follows the successful implementation of the first and second tiers of the EIP-DPAP project:
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YAEVA – Youth Against Electoral Violence Accord
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FTR – FollowTheResult Election Observation Initiative
Together, these three tiers have contributed to a comprehensive civic strategy that supports peaceful elections, transparent processes, and post-election accountability.
Purpose of FollowThePromises (FTP):
The FollowThePromises platform and app were developed to strengthen post-election democratic accountability by enabling citizens to:
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Track and evaluate campaign promises
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Report progress and performance of elected officials
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Promote inclusive governance through digital civic participation
Launch Event Highlights:
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Platform Demonstration: A live walkthrough showed users how to explore and contribute to the promise tracking dashboard.
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Stakeholder Engagement: Civic tech developers, youth leaders, and accountability advocates participated in dialogue sessions on governance monitoring.
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User Onboarding: Citizens were guided through downloading the app and submitting their first entries.
Core Features:
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Promise Tracker: Users can access a database of campaign promises categorized by office, location, and fulfillment status.
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Progress Monitoring: Elected officials’ performances are evaluated in real-time with updates from citizens and partner organizations.
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Geo-Mapping: Interactive visualizations help users track where and how promises are being fulfilled across Nigeria.
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Multi-Language Support: Enhancing accessibility and inclusion for diverse user groups.
Impact and Integration:
As a civic innovation under the EIP-DPAP framework, the FollowThePromises platform completes the RTLA’s strategic arc of election integrity, participation, and accountability. This third tier specifically ensures that democracy extends beyond the ballot, empowering citizens to remain engaged and informed throughout political officeholders’ terms.