ECOWAS Appoints Osinbajo to Lead Election Observation Mission in Côte d’Ivoire
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed former Nigerian Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), to head its Election Observation Mission for the forthcoming presidential election in Côte d’Ivoire.
According to a statement released by ECOWAS, the election is scheduled to take place on October 25, 2025, while the observation mission will be deployed from October 19 to 29, 2025, in line with the provisions of the ECOWAS Supplementary Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance.
“As Head of Mission, Osinbajo will lead a delegation of eminent West Africans who will engage with key national stakeholders to encourage a peaceful and credible electoral process,” the statement read. “The team will also collaborate with international and domestic observer groups to assess the conduct of the polls.”
ECOWAS said the deployment of the mission reflects its continued commitment to promoting peace, stability, and credible elections across the subregion.
The upcoming Côte d’Ivoire presidential election is seen as a crucial moment for the West African nation and the wider region, coming at a time when several member states are preparing for national elections amid heightened efforts to strengthen democratic governance.
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