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 for Nigeria’s 2027 presidential elections.
A delegation from the regional bloc visited the former President’s office at 4 p.m. to formally inform him of the appointment.
Mr Akufo-Addo will lead the ECOWAS delegation to Nigeria, which is preparing for a crucial general election scheduled for January 16, 2027.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates contesting the presidential election, featuring 18 presidential hopefuls and their respective running mates.
The elections will also see Nigerians elect members of the National Assembly, while governorship and state assembly elections are scheduled for February 6, 2027.
The 2027 polls will be a significant test of Nigeria’s democratic institutions and the confidence of citizens in the country’s political system.
The elections will be the seventh general polls since Nigeria returned to democratic civilian rule in 1999, following years of military governance.
According to figures released by INEC on October 6, 2026, Nigeria’s provisional voter register stood at approximately 103.4 million.
Voters aged between 35 and 49 constitute the largest group, representing 41.83 per cent of registered voters, while those aged between 18 and 34 accounted for 28.79 per cent.
The figures highlight the substantial presence of younger and middle-aged Nigerians in the electoral process, although voter registration numbers do not necessarily translate into actual turnout.
ECOWAS election observation missions are intended to assess electoral processes, promote democratic governance and support credible, transparent and peaceful elections across member states.
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