FAQs

#FixPolitics is a citizens-led movement conceived to structurally #Fix the broken Politics that has impeded good governance in Nigeria and countries in Africa.

Answer: #FixPolitics focuses on rebuilding the Triangular Pillars of Democracy by:

  • Building a productive, informed, motivated, and actively engaged electorate to demonopolise and rebalance power relations between the electorate and the political class.
  • Investing in New political leadership talents to build a massive base and pipeline of a new and disruptive thinking political class.
  • Compelling major political, constitutional and electoral reforms.

Answer: No, #FixPolitics is not a political party or a governmental organisation, and it is not affiliated to nor partisan in favour of any political party. #FixPolitics is a not-for-profit social movement.

Answer: Politics impact every aspect of our lives from birth to death. As Plato said: “If you do not take an interest in the affairs of your government, then you are doomed to live under the rule of fools”.

Answer: Yes, #FixPolitics has a physical office at: 72b, Kwame Nkrumah Crescent, Asokoro District, Abuja FCT, Nigeria.

Answer: #FixPolitics Initiative was officially launched at a conference live-streamed in Lagos on February 16 – 17, 2020 and has been in operation since then.

Answer: Membership of #FixPolitics is by nomination by an existing Work Study Group (WSG) Member of #FixPolitics. Nominations into #FixPolitics are done periodically.

Answer: If you believe you have the skills and competency to add value to the work we do at #FixPolitics, as a staff, Intern or volunteer, please send your CV and Statement of interest to ed@fixpolitics.org Consideration of applications is based on staffing needs/vacancy.

Answer: #FixPolitics believes that structural solutions can be implemented to #Fix politics in Nigeria. That is what #FixPolitics is currently doing.

Answer:

#FixPolitics proposes a three-pronged concurrent, systematic, triangulated measures – The Triangular Pillars of Democracy:

  • Build a productive, informed, motivated, and actively engaged electorate to demonopolise and rebalance power relations between the electorate and the political class;
  • Invest in new political leadership talents to build a massive base and pipeline of a new and disruptive thinking political class;
  • Compel major political, electoral and constitutional reforms

Answer: The Core Values of #FixPolitics are captured in the acronym FIRES of Justice:

  • Fearlessness
  • Inclusive
  • Resilience
  • Enlightenment
  • Service
  • Justice

Answer: Yes, #FixPolitics partners with other organisations that share similar values, vision and mission.

Answer: NO. #FixPolitics comprises of Work study group members who are competent, ethically-driven, passionate, reform minded individuals who have excelled in their area of expertise and are now volunteering their time, talent and treasure to help #Fix the broken politics that have compromised good governance and democracy in Nigeria and other African countries.

Answer: While #FixPolitics membership cuts across, gender, religious, geopolitical, and state lines, #FixPolitics is however not structured to have state representatives.

Answer: Follow #FixPolitics’ social media handles and website. You will find regular updates of our program activities. You can register to attend those activities taking place virtually or in a location near you.

Answer : You can support #FixPolitics financially by either going to the #FixPolitics website and click on the “Donate” button or you can send an email to the Executive Director, #FixPolitics at: ed@fixpolitics.org

Answer: Yes, you may sign up to be a volunteer resource, and donate material resources like laptops, data bandwidth, etc.