The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has
appointed Yemi Osinbajo, former vice president, to lead its election
observation mission to Côte d’Ivoire.
The country’s presidential election is scheduled for October
25.
In a statement on Sunday, ECOWAS said the mission will be
deployed from October 19 to 29 in line with the provisions of its supplementary
protocol on democracy and good governance.
As head of mission, Osinbajo will lead a team of eminent
West Africans to engage key national stakeholders and support a peaceful,
transparent, and credible electoral process in the Francophone country.
The regional bloc said the mission will also cooperate with
other international and domestic observer groups to assess the conduct of the
polls and strengthen confidence in the democratic process.
ECOWAS added that the deployment underscores its “unwavering
commitment to promoting peace, stability, and credible elections” across West
Africa.
HIGH-STAKES ELECTION AMID POLITICAL TENSION
The October 25 poll comes at a delicate time for Côte
d’Ivoire’s democracy.
President Alassane Ouattara, 83, is seeking a fourth term in
office, despite earlier pledges to step down after his current tenure.
His decision has sparked political tension and renewed
debate over term limits and democratic transition in the country.
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