ECOWAS appoints Osinbajo to lead Côte d’Ivoire election observer team

Osinbajo and his team are expected to engage with key stakeholders and promote a peaceful and credible electoral process..

By Kehinde Okeowo 

Former Nigerian Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has been appointed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to lead its Election Observation Mission for the forthcoming presidential election in Côte d’Ivoire.

The regional body made this known in a recent statement.

According to ECOWAS, the election will take place on October 25, 2025, while its team of observers will be deployed to the country from October 19 to 29, 2025.

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The West African body added that its action is in accordance 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 team will also collaborate with international and domestic observer groups to assess the conduct of the polls,” the statement said.

ECOWAS further stated that the deployment of the mission underscores its commitment to promoting peace, stability, and credible elections across West Africa.