Nigerians Want To Fulfil Civic Responsibilities — Henshaw

Nollywood actress and Ambassador of IReportINEC, Kate Henshaw, has mentioned Nigerians need to take part within the electoral course of and fulfil their civic obligations forward of the 2027 basic elections.

Henshaw, who spoke on ARISE News Prime Time on Friday, mentioned she was thrilled when she was approached to function ambassador for IReportINEC, an initiative of TAP Initiative.

She mentioned her curiosity within the electoral course of was pushed by her identification as a Nigerian and her expertise through the 2023 basic elections.

“When I was approached to be the ambassador for IReportINEC by TAP Initiative, I was thrilled because first and foremost, I’m a Nigerian. This country is my country and I’m very interested in the electoral process,” she mentioned.

The actress mentioned each citizen had the best to take part within the democratic course of and vote for the leaders they needed.

“Going by my experience in 2023, I believe every citizen has the right to participate in the democratic process or vote in whoever is supposed to lead us because whether we like it or not, elections dictates the very essence of our existence here in Nigeria,” she mentioned.

Henshaw mentioned elevated participation in election monitoring would carry extra scrutiny to the electoral course of and encourage larger diligence.

“So for me, more eyes and I think having 68.1 per cent corroborating INEC’s result is a good thing,” she mentioned.

She added that having extra individuals observe the method would assist be certain that elections have been free, truthful, credible and clear.

“So more eyes and then we’ll be more diligent about our electoral process and make sure it is free, fair, credible and transparent,” she mentioned.

Henshaw urged Nigerians to obtain the IReportINEC software and put together for the 2027 basic elections.

“Nigerians want to be involved in the electoral process and given the opportunity to fulfil their civic responsibilities and move on with their lives. Download the IReportINEC app and prepare for 2027,” she mentioned.