The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed Nigeria’s former Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, as Head of its Election Observation Mission for the upcoming presidential election in Côte d’Ivoire.
According to a statement released by ECOWAS, the Ivorian presidential 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 ECOWAS Supplementary Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance.
As Head of Mission, Osinbajo will lead a team of distinguished West Africans to engage with key national stakeholders, with the aim of fostering a peaceful, transparent, and credible electoral process.
The regional body noted that the delegation will also work closely with international and domestic observer groups to assess the conduct of the polls and ensure adherence to democratic standards.
ECOWAS emphasized that the deployment of the mission reflects its continued commitment to promoting peace, stability, and credible elections across the West African region.
