Bankole Adeoye lauded for championing democracy, stability in Africa
Mr Bankole Adeoye, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security at the African Union Commission (AUC), has been commended for his outstanding role in advancing democratic governance and electoral stability across the continent in 2024.Under his leadership, the AU undertook election observation missions in 15 countries with recent successes in Ghana, Botswana and Namibia.
Some co-observers told journalists that these peacefully conducted elections, demonstrating a strong commitment to electoral integrity, were impacted by Mr Adeoye’s strategic focus on political engagement and institutional strengthening.
They praised him for playing a significant role in these achievements.
His leadership, they pointed out, transcended traditional election monitoring by incorporati...