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

[Adebunmi Akinbo]

It implies influence on the votes ongoing. Not proper.

On Wed, May 27, 2026, 4:06 PM Pedro de Perdigão Lana <
00001ebb4caf3a2f-dmarc-request at listserv.syr.edu> wrote:

> Hi Emmanuel,
>
> Why does it not help the optics, specifically? I did not know we had a
> (maybe informal) deadline for expressing support for a few names - and even
> went back to the timeline message to see if I had missed something. I
> forgot to do it in a timely manner, and remembered when the ballot arrived.
> The only problem that I see here is that some people have already voted,
> which means the support has less "effect" than it was before the process
> started. But would like to hear your thoughts on that, maybe there is
> something I'm missing.
>
> Cordially,
>
> *Pedro de Perdigão Lana*
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> Researcher
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> Em qua., 27 de mai. de 2026, 11:52, Emmanuel Vitus <
> emmanuelvitus at gmail.com> escreveu:
>
>> Pedro, Pedro, Pedro the election train has already left the station.
>> Public endorsements arriving once the process is already underway do not
>> really help the optics. Next round we need you on the platform before
>> departure.
>>
>> Emmanuel
>>
>> Le mer. 27 mai 2026 à 14:47, Pedro de Perdigão Lana <
>> 00001ebb4caf3a2f-dmarc-request at listserv.syr.edu> a écrit :
>>
>>> Hi all, would like to use the opportunity (although a bit late) to not
>>> only express my support for the uncontested candidature of Bruna as chair,
>>> but also Farzi, Julf, and Juan for the GNSO Council (:
>>>
>>> Cordially,
>>>
>>> *Pedro de Perdigão Lana*
>>> Lawyer <https://www.nic.br/>, GEDAI/UFPR <https://www.gedai.com.br/>
>>> Researcher
>>> PhD Candidate (UFPR), LLM in Business Law (UCoimbra)
>>> Coordination/Board/EC @ ISOC Brazil <https://www.isoc.org.br/>, NCUC
>>> <https://www.ncuc.org/> & NCSG
>>> <https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Home>(ICANN) and CC
>>> Brazil <https://br.creativecommons.net/>.
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>>>
>>> Em sáb., 16 de mai. de 2026 às 14:44, Bruna Martins dos Santos <
>>> 0000219c1bed4e10-dmarc-request at listserv.syr.edu> escreveu:
>>>
>>>> Dear Emmanuel,
>>>>
>>>> Thanks so much for the nomination which I kindly accept.
>>>>
>>>> As you mentioned in your email, we had our disagreements but I also
>>>> respect you a lot and hope to work together in the future - regardless of
>>>> the capacity.
>>>>
>>>> Kind regards,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Bruna Santos
>>>>
>>>> Juan Manuel Rojas <0000048934d5d033-dmarc-request at listserv.syr.edu>
>>>> schrieb am Sa. 16. Mai 2026 um 18:02:
>>>>
>>>>> Dear Emmanuel and all,
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks a lot for your nomination.
>>>>>
>>>>> After a lot of consideration I have decided to accept your nomination
>>>>> to run for council, therefore I will resign to my previous nomination as
>>>>> NCSG Chair.
>>>>>
>>>>> My reasoning is driven by a desire to contribute actively to the NCSG.
>>>>> I want to ensure our voice remains strong and focused on the critical
>>>>> issues ahead, while dedicating my full experience to the service of the
>>>>> NCSG community.
>>>>>
>>>>> Best,
>>>>> Juan
>>>>>
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>>>>>
>>>>> On Fri, May 15, 2026 at 14:58, Christabel Mebaghandu
>>>>> <00001e119e64fa85-dmarc-request at LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> wrote:
>>>>> Dear Emmanuel, dear colleagues,
>>>>> Thank you very much for your kind words and for the nomination. I
>>>>> sincerely appreciate the trust and confidence you all have placed in me.
>>>>> I am pleased to formally accept the nomination to serve on the GNSO
>>>>> Council.
>>>>> I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute more actively to the
>>>>> mission of the NCSG and the broader ICANN community.
>>>>> I look forward to working with colleagues across the community to
>>>>> represent our shared interests and to support the continued growth and
>>>>> impact of the NCSG.
>>>>> Kind Regards,
>>>>>
>>>>> *Christabel Mebaghandu, MIEEE MNCS fWASIG fNSIG.*
>>>>>
>>>>> *Chief Technology Officer*
>>>>> Civil Centre for Peace, Justice and Development
>>>>> Floor 2, Senator Samuel Plaza
>>>>> Opp. Customary Court of Appeal, Rumuogba, Port Harcourt
>>>>> Rivers State, Nigeria.
>>>>>
>>>>> +234-816-127-8131
>>>>>
>>>>> christabel.mebaghandu at ccpjd.org <+christabel.mebaghandu at ccpjd.org>
>>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>> *From:* NCSG-Discuss <NCSG-DISCUSS at LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> on behalf of
>>>>> Emmanuel Vitus <00001fa11178a624-dmarc-request at LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>
>>>>> *Sent:* Thursday, 14 May 2026 13:18
>>>>> *To:* NCSG-DISCUSS at LISTSERV.SYR.EDU <NCSG-DISCUSS at LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>
>>>>> *Subject:* Nomination of Bruna, Christabel Mebaghandu and Juan Manuel
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> 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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