A cross-party citizens' movement

Democracy works when we all show up.

We organise citizens across every party and state to demand fair elections, open parties and leaders who answer to voters.

In 2023, fewer than 3 in 10 registered voters cast a ballot for president. We are here to change that number.

Source: INEC, 2023 presidential election results.

26.7%Turnout, 2023 presidential election
93.4MNigerians registered to vote in 2023
1999Civilian rule, unbroken since 29 May

From the ward to the National Assembly.

A crowd gathered in an open field, some waving Nigerian flags

Organise in every state

Ward and LGA volunteers who register voters, fill town halls and turn out on election day.

Volunteer near you

Explain the rules

Plain-language guides to the Electoral Act 2026, your voting rights and how to report what you see at the polling unit.

Read the explainers

Press the institutions

Petitions, public hearing submissions and open letters to INEC, the National Assembly and party leaderships.

How we work
Flags outside government buildings in Abuja

Score leaders

Public records, with sources.

Democracy champions

Leaders we hold up, and hold to account.

Politicians and civil society figures who widen the democratic space, profiled on what the record shows.

Senator Henry Seriake Dickson
Bayelsa WestSenate

Senator Henry Seriake Dickson

Senator for Bayelsa West since 2020 and founder of the Nigeria Democratic Congress. Governor of Bayelsa State for two terms, from 2012 to 2020, and a member of the House of Representatives from 2007 to 2012.

Party democracy

Sponsor of the Political Parties (Internal Democracy) Bill, 2008.

Electoral integrity

Sponsor of the Court Ordered Elections (Streamlining of Tenure of Office) Bill, 2008.

Open government

Among the sponsors of the Freedom of Information Bill, 2007.

Under review

2 more criteria are being researched from voting records and public statements.

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New members get a WhatsApp welcome with their state coordinator's details.

Membership is free

Add your name to the movement.

Open to every Nigerian, whatever your party, or none. Tell us where you are and how you want to help.

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