Akufo-Addo Appointed to Lead 200-Member ECOWAS Election Observer Mission to Nigeria

Former Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has received a new international assignment! The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has appointed him to lead a 200-member election observation mission to Nigeria. The announcement was made on Thursday, November 12, ahead of Nigeria's general elections scheduled for January 16, 2027. The mission will bring together electoral experts, diplomats, civil society representatives and media professionals from across West Africa. Their responsibility will be to observe the electoral process and assess its conduct in line with regional democratic standards. Akufo-Addo, who served as Ghana's president from 2017 to 2025, will lead the delegation as Nigeria prepares to elect its president and National Assembly members. The appointment forms part of ECOWAS's efforts to support credible elections across the region. For more updates, this is NTS24 — Your World, Clearer.