Frequently asked questions
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Q1. What does ProbeNaija hope to achieve?
Q1. What does ProbeNaija hope to achieve?
A. ProbeNaija seeks to educate Nigerians on civic responsibilities that promote a democracy centered on the people.
Q2. How does ProbeNaija plan to achieve this citizen-centered democracy?
Q2. How does ProbeNaija plan to achieve this citizen-centered democracy?
A. ProbeNaija is committed to educating citizens about their duty to hold elected representatives accountable.
Q3. In what ways does ProbeNaija carry out its civic education mission?
Q3. In what ways does ProbeNaija carry out its civic education mission?
A. ProbeNaija raises public awareness about the actions—or inaction—of elected representatives, especially those in the National Assembly, and explains how these affect citizens’ lives and democratic values. .
Q4. Does ProbeNaija encourage citizens to protest against their elected representatives?
Q4. Does ProbeNaija encourage citizens to protest against their elected representatives?
A. Yes—but only through peaceful and nonviolent means. ProbeNaija supports citizens’ right to peacefully protest the lack of accountability in governance.
Q5. Does ProbeNaija believe in One Nigeria?
Q5. Does ProbeNaija believe in One Nigeria?
A. Absolutely. ProbeNaija believes that Nigeria’s diversity in culture, religion, language, and climate is a source of strength, not weakness.
Q6. What is ProbeNaija’s view on the use of religion and ethnicity in politics?
Q6. What is ProbeNaija’s view on the use of religion and ethnicity in politics?
A. ProbeNaija believes that when citizens fight or insult one another over religion or ethnicity, they weaken themselves and serve the interests of the same political elite who exploit those divisions.
Q7. What does ProbeNaija believe about elections in Nigeria?
Q7. What does ProbeNaija believe about elections in Nigeria?
A. ProbeNaija believes that any election that is not transparently transmitted from polling units to the INEC viewing portal (iRev) risks manipulation. Election collation centers, in their current form, too often reduce the value of citizens’ votes. Technology offers a fairer, more transparent alternative.
Q8. What does ProbeNaija believe about accountability among members of the National Assembly?
Q8. What does ProbeNaija believe about accountability among members of the National Assembly?
A. ProbeNaija believes that every elected representative should give regular account of their work to their constituents—ideally, at least once a month. Each member should also maintain a functional constituency office where citizens can express their concerns and receive feedback.
Q9. What does ProbeNaija believe about the legislative process in the National Assembly?
Q9. What does ProbeNaija believe about the legislative process in the National Assembly?
A. ProbeNaija calls for the abolition of “voice votes.” Every piece of legislation should have a recorded vote showing which members voted “Yes” or “No.” True representation requires transparency, not hidden voices.
Q10. Does ProbeNaija support any political party in Nigeria?
Q10. Does ProbeNaija support any political party in Nigeria?
A. No. ProbeNaija is a nonpartisan civic education platform that holds all members of the National Assembly accountable, regardless of party. Political parties do not destroy nations—irresponsible politicians do.
Q11. How can citizens be part of ProbeNaija?
Q11. How can citizens be part of ProbeNaija?
A. ProbeNaija welcomes volunteers who believe in One Nigeria and who are committed to demanding accountability from their representatives. Real change begins when citizens speak up together.
Q12. How can citizens contact ProbeNaija?
Q12. How can citizens contact ProbeNaija?
A. You can reach ProbeNaija via probenaija@gmail.com or through our social media handles @probenaija.
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