Former Ghana President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has been appointed by the African Union (AU) to lead the organization’s Election Observation Mission for the upcoming presidential election in the Republic of the Congo.
The election is scheduled for March 15, 2026.
According to a statement from Akufo-Addo’s office on March 10, 2026, the former president will head a delegation tasked with monitoring the electoral process in the Central African country. The mission will be deployed to Congo next week to observe the election and ensure that the process is free, fair, and transparent.
The AU’s Election Observation Mission will be comprised of a diverse group of experts. Members of the AU Permanent Representatives Committee, representatives from the Pan-African Parliament, election management bodies, independent election experts, and civil society organizations will join Akufo-Addo in the mission. Notably, the team will also include representatives from women’s and youth groups, emphasizing the AU’s commitment to inclusive and democratic processes.
Akufo-Addo is scheduled to depart Accra, Ghana, on Friday, March 13, 2026, and will return on March 18, 2026, following the completion of his duties in Congo.
The AU’s Election Observation Missions are an integral part of its efforts to strengthen democratic governance across the continent.
