In preparation for the upcoming general elections in Ghana, scheduled for December 7, 2024, the President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, has invited former Vice President of Nigeria, H.E. Namadi Sambo, to lead the ECOWAS observation mission team. The invitation was extended during a courtesy visit by Dr. Touray to Mr. Sambo’s residence in Abuja on October 29, 2024.
Dr. Touray was accompanied by Ambassador Abdel-Fatau Musah, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security. During the visit, they briefed Mr. Sambo on the political developments in Ghana and outlined the arrangements being made by ECOWAS to ensure a successful observation mission.
H.E. Sambo accepted the invitation to lead the team and described it as a service to the Community. He recalled his previous experience leading an election observation mission during Niger Republic’s 2020 general elections and assured his readiness to work with the ECOWAS team under Ambassador Musah’s coordination. He also expressed hope for peaceful elections in Ghana.
