ECOWAS PRE-ELECTION MISSION MEETS WITH INTER-PARTY ADVISORY COUNCIL OF NIGERIA ON PEACEFUL 2027 GENERAL ELECTIONS
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DescriptionECOWAS PRE-ELECTION MISSION MEETS WITH INTER-PARTY ADVISORY COUNCIL OF NIGERIA ON PEACEFUL 2027 GENERAL ELECTIONS
Abuja, Nigeria, 26 October 2026: The ECOWAS Pre-Election Fact-Finding Mission to the Federal Republic of Nigeria has begun consultations with key stakeholders ahead of the country’s 2027 general elections. In its engagement with the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), the Mission discussed electoral reforms, institutional trust, political security, inclusiveness, and measures to prevent election-related tensions. Held on Monday, 26 October 2026, the consultation enabled the Mission to assess the political and electoral environment, identify potential sources of tension, and consider practical steps to support peaceful, credible, transparent, and inclusive elections. IPAC was represented by its Director General and National Chairman of the National Rescue Movement, Prince Chinedu OBI; National Legal Adviser, Obed Okwukwe AGU; National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Egbeola Wale MARTINS; and the National Chairman of the National Democratic Party (NDP).
The ECOWAS delegation was led by the former Vice-President of Sierra Leone, H.E. Victor Bockarie FOH. During the meeting, IPAC representatives raised concerns about public confidence in electoral institutions, particularly the perceived independence of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the transparency of appointments to its leadership, and how much political parties’ recommendations have shaped electoral reforms. IPAC called for more transparent and inclusive processes for appointing electoral officials, along with reforms to candidate nomination procedures, the high cost of party primaries, and concerns about the fairness of electoral rules and their application. They stressed that sustained stakeholder engagement and confidence in electoral institutions remain essential to strengthening democratic participation and the legitimacy of electoral outcomes.
IPAC representatives called for professional, impartial, and adequate security measures to protect political actors and ensure that all parties can exercise their democratic rights without fear or undue restriction. They also raised concerns about vote buying, poverty-related electoral vulnerabilities, inflammatory political rhetoric, and the perceived weakness of enforcement against electoral violations. Participants urged consistent investigations and appropriate sanctions for offenders, regardless of political affiliation, as part of broader efforts to strengthen electoral integrity and peaceful political competition. In his response, the Head of the ECOWAS Pre-Election Fact-Finding Mission and former Vice-President of Sierra Leone, H.E. Victor Bockarie FOH, emphasized the need for sustained dialogue among political parties, INEC, security agencies, and civil society organizations. He described preventive engagement as a vital way to address emerging concerns before they escalate into broader disputes.
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ECOWAS PARTICIPATES IN THE 8TH EDITION OF THE EUROPEAN UNION COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE ON PEACE MEDIATION
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ECOWAS PARTICIPATES IN THE 8TH EDITION OF THE EUROPEAN UNION COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE ON PEACE MEDIATION
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ECOWAS PARTICIPATES IN THE 8TH EDITION OF THE EUROPEAN UNION COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE ON PEACE MEDIATION
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