Ahead of the 2024 Off-Cycle Governorship Elections in Edo and Ondo States, ReadyToLeadAfrica (RTLA) is proud to launch the FollowTheResult project under the banner of Project EO. This initiative is designed to enhance electoral transparency, monitor election processes, and ensure accountability during these key governorship elections.
The FollowTheResult project aims to leverage technology, community engagement, and strategic partnerships to provide real-time electoral data, independent monitoring, and an open platform for citizens to track election results. With the goal of promoting free, fair, and credible elections, the project will empower voters, election observers, and civil society to demand transparency at every stage of the process.
Project EO Objectives:
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To track and report election results in real-time from polling units to collation centers in Edo and Ondo States
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To monitor the integrity of the electoral process, reporting issues such as voter intimidation, fraud, and non-compliance with electoral laws
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To enhance citizens’ participation through educational campaigns on electoral rights and responsibilities
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To provide real-time updates to the public, fostering an informed electorate and reducing misinformation
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To collaborate with national and international observers, the media, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting
Key Features of the FollowTheResult Project:
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Real-Time Electoral Data Tracking: Voters and election observers can access up-to-the-minute results, ensuring accurate tracking of votes as they are counted across polling units in both states.
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Collaboration with Local and International Observers: Project EO will engage with various observer groups, local governments, and security agencies to monitor the process, ensuring transparency and accountability.
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Public Awareness Campaigns: Through a robust media and digital strategy, ReadyToLeadAfrica will educate voters about the electoral process, encouraging them to participate actively, safely, and responsibly.
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Interactive Reporting Platform: Citizens can report and follow the progress of the election using our online platform, which will be updated in real time.
Impact:
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Strengthening Democracy: The project aims to build a more informed electorate in Edo and Ondo states, empowering voters to ensure that their votes count in a transparent process.
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Reducing Electoral Malpractices: By tracking election results publicly and in real time, the project aims to expose potential malpractices and reduce the opportunities for electoral fraud.
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Promoting Electoral Integrity: The initiative ensures that election results are communicated accurately, promoting trust in the democratic process.
As part of ReadyToLeadAfrica’s broader commitment to fostering electoral integrity, FollowTheResult – Project EO is a major step towards ensuring that the 2024 Off-Cycle Governorship Elections in Edo and Ondo States are peaceful, credible, and transparent.