AU launches Election Observation Mission to Republic of Nigeria

Addis Ababa, February 14, 2023 (FBC) – The African Union Commission (AUC) announces the launch of the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) to the 25 February 2023 General Elections in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

According to AU the short-term election observation mission comprises ninety (90) members drawn from various AU Member States comprising representatives of Election Management Bodies, civil society organizations, independent experts, women and youth as well as AU Organs, notably, the Pan African Parliament and Permanent Representatives Committee.

Supported by a team of experts from the AUC, the AUEOM will be led by His Excellency Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta, former President of the Republic of Kenya, AU stated.

As part of its observation process in Nigeria, the AUEOM will engage with various stakeholders as well as observe the polling process. Based on the findings, AUEOM will issue its preliminary statement on the electoral process on 27 February 2023 in Abuja, AU further stated.

By: Yonathan Yoseph