Ghana’s former President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has been appointed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to lead its Election Observation Mission ahead of Nigeria’s January 16, 2027 General Elections.
The 200-member mission will comprise experts drawn from ECOWAS member states, electoral commissions, diplomatic missions, civil society organisations and the media, among other stakeholders.
The mission is expected to observe the electoral process and assess its conduct in line with democratic principles and relevant regional and international standards.
Akufo-Addo’s appointment places him at the head of the regional bloc’s efforts to monitor the elections and support the promotion of credible electoral processes in West Africa.
The mission forms part of ECOWAS’ broader commitment to democratic governance, peaceful elections and political stability across the region.
