Renowned Election Observer, Hon. Jim Okolo Meets Burundi’s Ambassador Ahead of Election

Hon. Jim Okolo Chimezie, a UN accredited international election observer and the Nigerian National Coordinator, Nouvelle Perspective International has met with the Burundi’s ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Edouard Nduwimana in his office in Abuja. 

The visit is in connection with the Burundi’s presidential election coming up on the 5th of June, 2025. 

He had visited the ambassador to explore possible participation of Nigerian delegation as observers to engender the confidence of every key stakeholder, including the opposition which in the last election alleged lack of transparency. 

Hon. Jim Okolo Chimezie has been at forefront in promoting transparency in election and good governance in the African continent. 

He has also participated in observing high profile electoral contests, including the 2024 US presidential election won by President Donald Trump. 

Jim Okolo had recently visited a former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo and later the Minister of Water Resources, Engineer Joseph Terlumun Utsev 

During his visit to Obasanjo, he intimated the former leader with some of the activities of his organisation, Nouvelle Perspective International and how it has helped in sustaining the confidence of electorate through unbiased electoral observation mission.

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