Abidjan, Ivory Coast – Hon. Cynthia Iroushu Akwaji Ogbang, a member of the 4th Session of the Nigerian Youth Parliament, has been officially accredited as an International Election Observer by the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA) NEGROIDHAVEN can report.
The recognition came following her successful participation in the ECOWAS Core Team Election Observation Training, held at the Noom Hotel in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
The intensive programme, organised under the auspices of ECOWAS, brought together 14 distinguished participants from across West Africa. Attendees included three representatives from Ghana, alongside delegates from The Gambia, Senegal, Nigeria, Togo, Benin, and Liberia.
Participants were equipped with in-depth knowledge and practical skills on election management, monitoring, and observation — tools vital to ensuring credible and transparent electoral processes across the region.
About Cynthia Ogbang
Ogbang is an international elections observer for over a decade. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Modern Languages and Translation from the University of Calabar, and a Master’s Degree in International Relations – Diplomacy from the International Relations Institute of Cameroon.
About EISA
Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, EISA is a non-profit organisation committed to advancing credible elections, citizen participation, and strong political institutions to sustain democracy in Africa. With field offices in multiple countries, the institute works towards a continent where democratic governance, human rights, and peaceful citizen engagement thrive.
