By Uche Onyeali, with Agency Report
Nigeria’s Ambassador, Bankole Adeoye has been re-elected Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the African Union, AU, Commission.
Adeboye was re-elected on Wednesday for another four-year term during the 46th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union, defeating Jean Jacques Demafouth of the Central African Republic.
He was first elected as AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security in February 2021 during the 34th AU Summit.
Under his leadership, the AU Commission, Political Affairs, Peace and Security Department has advanced a transformative agenda for peace, security, and good governance across Africa.
