The African Union (AU) has appointed former Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to lead its Election Observation Mission for the upcoming presidential elections in the Republic of the Congo.
The appointment was confirmed in a statement released by the Office of the former President on Tuesday, March 10. According to the release, Mr. Akufo-Addo will head the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) to monitor the electoral proceedings scheduled for Sunday, March 15, 2026.
The mission is composed of a broad spectrum of continental stakeholders, including members of the AU Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC), the Pan-African Parliament, and the African Governance Platform. The delegation also features election management experts, civil society organizations, and representatives from youth and women’s groups.
This initiative aligns with the African Union’s broader mandate to “support credible and transparent electoral processes across the continent.”
The former president is scheduled to depart Accra on Friday, March 13, and is expected to return on March 18 after the conclusion of the mission. His selection continues the established tradition of utilizing former African heads of state to bolster the integrity of continental elections.