[Ncsg-discuss] Nomination of Bruna, Christabel Mebaghandu and Juan Manuel

[Kenechukwu Okekenta]

Dear, all.

I also strongly support Christabel Mebaghandu’s nomination. Her interest,
dedication and extensive experience is something that proves she’ll surely
excel in the role.

Regards.

*Engr. Kenechukwu Okekenta fNSIG*
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On Thu, May 14, 2026 at 15:42 Adebunmi Akinbo <
00001e2535559870-dmarc-request at listserv.syr.edu> wrote:

> +1 Farzaneh
> Christabel is doing great and we need people like her.
>
> On Thu, May 14, 2026, 2:23 PM Poncelet Ileleji <
> 00001ed439b529a7-dmarc-request at listserv.syr.edu> wrote:
>
>> +1 Farzaneh fully concur.
>>
>> Thank you for the excellent nominations Emmanuel,  I endorse them also.
>>
>> Kind Regards
>>
>> Poncelet
>>
>> On Thursday, May 14, 2026, farzaneh badii <
>> 00001deb507b73c5-dmarc-request at listserv.syr.edu> wrote:
>>
>>> Thank you Emmanuel.
>>>
>>> Excellent nominations. Bruna knows the nuts and bolts of NCSG and ICANN
>>> and has a great relationship with other stakeholders.
>>>
>>> Christabel has been following ICANN and NCSG work very closely and
>>> always asks questions and does her own research quite diligently. I have
>>> been working with Christabel on DNS abuse working group and also she is our
>>> rep at SPIRT. She has shown such great dedication, spends a lot of time on
>>> the topic, alerts us to issues and attends PC meetings and keeps us
>>> updated, has a deep understanding of what NCSG stands for and I also think
>>> it's great to have new people that show dedication to have on the council.
>>> The essential human rights and digital literacy work Christabel does
>>> through her organization, CCPJD, can contribute to the  African perspective
>>> on so many of the issues that we discuss at NCSG and ICANN.
>>>
>>> Farzaneh
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thu, May 14, 2026 at 8:18 AM Emmanuel Vitus <
>>> 00001fa11178a624-dmarc-request at listserv.syr.edu> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Dear all,
>>>>
>>>> First of all, I would like to sincerely thank everyone who nominated
>>>> and encouraged me for the Council role this year. I am truly honoured by
>>>> the trust and confidence placed in me by members of this community.
>>>>
>>>> After careful reflection, I have decided not to accept the Council
>>>> nomination this year. I have instead accepted to run for the NPOC Chair
>>>> role because I genuinely believe that this is where I am most needed at
>>>> this particular moment for our community and for non profit organizations
>>>> across the Internet governance ecosystem.
>>>>
>>>> We are entering a period of major geopolitical uncertainty, shrinking
>>>> civic spaces and increasing pressure on civil society organizations
>>>> globally. In many ways, and to borrow from Game of Thrones, it feels like
>>>> winter is coming for parts of civil society within digital governance
>>>> spaces. This moment requires stronger coordination, strategic positioning
>>>> and renewed solidarity among non profit actors.
>>>>
>>>> For the NCSG Chair role, I would like to nominate Bruna.
>>>>
>>>> Bruna and I have had our own lively debates, and perhaps a few friendly
>>>> policy battles along the way, but that is also why I respect her. She is
>>>> collaborative, principled and able to stand her ground when it matters. At
>>>> this moment, NCSG needs someone who can bring people together while also
>>>> defending the community’s interests with clarity and courage.
>>>>
>>>> For the Council seats, I would like to nominate Christabel Mebaghandu
>>>> and Juan Manuel.
>>>>
>>>> I have had the opportunity to see Christabel grow over the years as a
>>>> mentee and emerging policy voice within our community. I have been
>>>> particularly impressed by her contributions within the ongoing DNS Abuse
>>>> Working Group and by her overall commitment to policy processes and
>>>> community engagement. We often speak about building the next generation of
>>>> leadership, but at some point we must also be willing to give them the same
>>>> opportunity and trust that many of us once received when others believed in
>>>> us.
>>>>
>>>> I would also like to nominate Juan Manuel, a respected veteran within
>>>> the community whose experience, institutional memory and long standing
>>>> engagement continue to be valuable assets for the NCSG and the broader
>>>> ecosystem.
>>>>
>>>> Best regards,
>>>> * Emmanuel Vitus*
>>>>
>>>
>>
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