The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed former Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to lead its Election Observation Mission to Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections. NigerianState Updates
The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the Office of the Former President on Thursday, November 12, 2026, according to Peak Newspaper.
Akufo-Addo will oversee the deployment of election observers for Nigeria’s presidential and National Assembly elections scheduled for January 16, 2027. NigerianState Updates
The mission is expected to monitor the electoral process and observe proceedings as Nigerians head to the polls.