The Pledge Tracker Project

Our Pledge Tracker project responds to a pressing need for improved accountability, transparency, and citizen engagement in Nigeria’s democratic system. By addressing the accountability gap, empowering citizens with information, and fostering responsive governance, the project contributes towards ensuring a much-needed good foundation for a more functional democratic governance model in Nigeria and by extension Sub-Saharan Africa.

Aims:

Promote Political Accountability: The primary aim of the Democratic Promise Tracker is to promote political accountability by monitoring the promises made by democratically elected office holders and evaluating the extent to which they fulfil those promises during their terms in office.

Enhance Transparency in Governance: enhance transparency in governance by providing citizens with accessible and comprehensive information about the performance of elected executives in fulfilling their campaign pledges.

Empower the Electorate: empower the electorate with reliable data and insights, enabling them to make informed decisions during elections and engage in meaningful discussions about the effectiveness of executive office holders.

Encourage Responsive Governance: By holding elected officials accountable for their promises, the project aims to encourage more responsive governance, where politicians prioritize the needs and interests of the public.

Build Public Trust in Democracy: Through transparent tracking and reporting, the project aims to foster public trust in the democratic process, demonstrating that elected executives are held to their commitments.