Venson-Moitoi chairs Commonwealth election observer mission

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | 150 Views |

Commonwealth Observer Group commences work in Antigua and Barbuda for 2026 General Elections

Former Cabinet Minister in the former ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi has been appointed by the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth to chair and lead an election observer mission to Antigua and Barbuda which effected on 25th April to May 6, 2026.

Confirming the appointment recently Venson-Moitoi said: “I have participated in two previous Commonwealth missions as a team member in Nigeria and in Zimbabwe and I have found each mission a learning opportunity on the diversity of the Commonwealth.”

“And I have had the honour to participate in the writing of country reports that carry recommendations whose intent it is to further promote democracy and improve the management of processes associated with elections.”

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