How to use @PeoplesLedgerSupportBot on Telegram
Everything you need to know about reporting verified polling unit results and monitoring live aggregated data as millions of other citizens contribute.
The complete workflow
What you do. What happens next. How you monitor.
Open the bot on Telegram
Open Telegram and search for @PeoplesLedgerSupportBot or tap the button. You'll see a welcome message explaining what the bot does.
- ✓ No account needed — Telegram is free and available in 5 languages
- ✓ No registration on our website — Just chat with the bot
- ✓ Available 24/7 — Send messages any time
Quick start:
- Open Telegram app
- Tap the search icon
- Type:
@PeoplesLedgerSupportBot - Tap the bot name
- Tap "Start"
Select your preferred language
After you start the bot, it will ask which language you prefer. The bot supports 5 languages so you can report in whichever is most comfortable for you.
Available:
- 🇬🇧 English • 🇳🇬 Hausa
- 🇳🇬 Yorùbá • 🇳🇬 Igbo
- 🇳🇬 Nigerian Pidgin
Why language matters:
Election observation should be accessible to everyone, in their own language. You can change your preference any time by replying "Settings" to the bot.
Report your polling unit
The bot will ask you to share three key pieces of information about what you witnessed:
1. Polling unit code
The unique code for your polling unit. Check your voter card or ask the officials.
2. Candidates and tallies
The number of votes each candidate received, as you observed from official results.
3. Your contact (optional)
Your name and phone number (optional).
Why we ask:
- Code: Makes your data location-specific
- Tallies: The core data citizens are recording
- Contact: Optional, helps establish trust
Data is hashed & added to live ledger
Here's what happens next:
- → Your submission is cryptographically hashed using SHA-256 (military-grade encryption).
- → Data is added to the public ledger in real-time, alongside millions of other reports.
- → You get a confirmation with your submission hash for verification.
- → Your contact info stays private — encrypted and never published.
What is SHA-256?
Military-grade encryption that turns your data into a unique code. Every time you submit the same data, you get the same hash. Makes it impossible to secretly change data.
Monitor the live results dashboard
As soon as you submit, you can see:
- Data from your polling unit — Independent citizen reports
- Data from other units — Millions of citizen observations
- Live updates — Dashboard refreshes as reports come in
- Comparison with official results — See how citizen reports compare to INEC announcements
Why monitor?
When millions of independent citizens record what they witnessed, patterns emerge immediately. Discrepancies become visible. Truth becomes verifiable.
Preparation matters
What to do before election day
1. Locate your polling unit
Use INEC's Polling Unit Locator to find your polling unit code. You'll need this when reporting.
2. Verify your registration
Use INEC's Voter Verification Service to confirm you're eligible. Takes 2 minutes.
3. Install Telegram
Download Telegram and test the bot before election day so you're comfortable using it.
Official resources (secondary)
Links to INEC and election information
Voter verification
Official results
FAQ
Common questions
Do I need Telegram?
Yes. Telegram is free and takes 2 minutes to set up.
What if I make a mistake?
Message the bot "Correct" and the team will help you update your submission.
Can I stay anonymous?
Yes. Name and phone are optional. Your submission still counts.
Is this affiliated with INEC?
No. We're independent and point people to official INEC tools.
Can I report after election day?
Yes, the bot is 24/7. But real-time reporting is most valuable.
What languages work?
English, Hausa, Yorùbá, Igbo, and Nigerian Pidgin.
Ready to get started?
Open Telegram, find @PeoplesLedgerSupportBot, and start reporting. Your observation matters. Your data counts.
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