Methodology

Methodology & Transparency Standards

How Track My Leader collects, verifies, organizes, and contextualizes public leadership data across Nigeria.

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Disclaimer

Important Notice

The profiles and records contained within this platform are compiled from publicly available information sourced from institutional records, official government databases, court filings, academic publications, and credible media outlets.

Track My Leader is an independent, non-partisan civic transparency platform and does not endorse, support, or oppose any political figure, political party, or candidate.

All information presented is attributed to its original source or publisher. Track My Leader makes no independent claims regarding the absolute accuracy of third-party reports, allegations, or investigative publications beyond the credibility and availability of the referenced sources.

Information labeled as "alleged," "under investigation," or "unverified" should be interpreted with appropriate caution and contextual understanding.

Users are encouraged to independently verify information through primary source materials where available. Confidence scores are provided as informational guidance only and reflect the strength of source verification available at the time of compilation.

This platform and its documents are intended strictly for informational, educational, civic engagement, and research purposes.

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Mission & Civic Philosophy

Track My Leader exists to strengthen democratic participation through transparent, accessible, and responsibly contextualized public information.

The platform is designed to educate citizens, encourage informed civic engagement, and improve public accountability by organizing leadership records into structured and research-driven profiles.

Track My Leader is independent and non-partisan.

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Data Collection Methodology

Records are compiled from publicly accessible primary and secondary sources, weighted by institutional standing and editorial process.

Institutional Records

Official records from public institutions and statutory bodies.

Government Databases

DMO, CBN, NBS, Budget Office and other official portals.

Court Filings

Judgments, charge sheets, and publicly accessible legal records.

Academic Publications

Peer-reviewed research, policy papers, and university archives.

Credible Media Outlets

Newsrooms with declared editorial process and attribution.

Public Speeches & Interviews

On-the-record statements, addresses, and broadcast interviews.

Election Records

INEC results, certified returns, and electoral tribunal rulings.

Anti-Corruption Agencies

EFCC, ICPC, and Auditor-General publications and reports.

Archived Reports

Historical archives, white papers, and institutional libraries.

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Verification Standards

Multiple-source verification

Cross-referencing across institutions

Source credibility assessment

Date and timeline validation

Ongoing updates and corrections

Historical record preservation

Editorial Process

  1. 01Collection
  2. 02Verification
  3. 03Cross-reference
  4. 04Confidence Scoring
  5. 05Publication
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Data Confidence Framework

Every figure or claim is stored with a confidence score reflecting the strength of source verification at the time of compilation.

90–100
Verified Fact

Confirmed by institutional records and multiple credible sources.

70–89
Strong

Supported by three or more credible independent media or institutional sources.

50–69
Moderate

Supported by at least two independent sources.

30–49
Weak

Based on limited sourcing or a single report.

Below 30
Unverified

Claim exists publicly but could not be independently verified.

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Standardized Leadership Profile Framework

Each leader profile follows a consistent ten-section structure designed for research integrity and ease of cross-comparison.

01

Identity & Background

Biographical facts, place of origin, education, and early career.

02

Political Profile

Party affiliations, ideological positioning, and political trajectory.

03

Public Office & Experience

Offices held, appointments, tenure, and institutional roles.

04

Performance & Actions

Policies, projects, budgets, and measurable outcomes in office.

05

Accountability & Legal Records

Investigations, charges, judgments, and audit findings.

06

Public Statements & Positions

Documented positions on policy, governance, and public issues.

07

Media & Public Record

Coverage across credible newsrooms and broadcast archives.

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Network & Associations

Institutional affiliations, alliances, and notable relationships.

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Data Confidence & Sourcing

Per-claim confidence scores and traceable source attribution.

10

Timeline View

Chronological reconstruction of significant public events.

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Editorial Standards & Neutrality

Track My Leader is non-partisan and issues no endorsements. The platform's mission is public-interest civic transparency, presented through neutral, research-focused reporting and contextualization.

"Transparency strengthens democracy when information is responsibly contextualized."

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Source Categories

Sources are weighted by institutional standing and editorial process — not political alignment.

WeightCategoryExamples
5Primary institutional records & courtsDMO, CBN, NBS, Supreme Court rulings
4Civic-tech & statutory audit bodiesBudgIT, Dataphyte, Auditor-General, EFCC
3Newsrooms with editorial processPremium Times, The Cable, Daily Trust, Punch
2Wire services & aggregatorsReuters, AP, AFP, Bloomberg
1Single-source blogs & social mediaUsed only as leads, never standalone
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Cross-Reference Policy

Several Governors and FCT Ministers are cross-referenced to Volumes 1 and 2 where their primary profiles reside. Cross-reference entries provide summarized records relating specifically to their gubernatorial or ministerial roles.

Last updated dynamically as new public records and verifiable information become available.