LP launches app to ‘foster accountability in governance’ post-election
By Jeph Ajobaju, Chief Copy Editor
“Townhall app” has been launched by Value-Driver Leadership, an arm of the Labour Party (LP), for supporters of presidential candidate Peter Obi and running mate Datti Baba-Ahmed to increase their participation at polling units.
LP Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) Director General Akin Osuntokun expressed optimism at the launch on Victoria Island, Lagos that the app would minimise election rigging.
VDL Convener Nwakama Okoye stressed the app would bridge the gap between the offline and online supporters of Obi and Baba-Ahmed.
“The Townhall app is going to transform the credibility of elections conducted in Nigeria because it will create an important platform for both voters and the candidates,” Osuntokun enthused.
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Tech minimising election rigging
“Technology has created a trend by which there is a minimisation of electoral manipulation and rigging and this app was designed to personify that trend.
“This app is not limited only to the election, its relevance goes beyond that to involve the gathering of data and statistics,” Oshuntokun added, according to The PUNCH.
“We see that 4,732 members have registered on the app across 37 states including the Federal Capital Territory and 1,822 wards, so it will foster accountability in governance.”
Obi’s Special Adviser Valentine Ozigbo explained the app would ensure a proper structure is created for the party.
“Peter Obi is guaranteed to win three out of six zones in the country and this is why we want to use the game changer app to empower ourselves with the right awareness on what we need to do before the election, during the election, and post-election-day.
“Obidients are everywhere and we need to organise ourselves to provide the right structure that will help us win the election,” Ozigbo said.
