Mayor Muriel Bowser has nominated Ms. Khaosara Akapolawal for appointment as a public member of the Commission on African Affairs, filling a vacancy left by Theodore Ngatchou. This nomination is in accordance with the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the Office and Commission on African Affairs Act of 2006. Ms. Akapolawal, a resident of Ward 5, has a strong educational background with a Juris Doctor from Howard University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Virginia. She currently works as an associate at Hogan Lovells US LLP, focusing on regulatory issues and African affairs, and has previous experience as a judicial law clerk and legal assistant.

The proposed resolution confirms Ms. Akapolawal's appointment to the Commission on African Affairs for the remainder of an unexpired term ending on October 27, 2026. The resolution will take effect immediately upon adoption by the Council of the District of Columbia, and a copy will be transmitted to both the nominee and the Office of the Mayor. The Mayor's office has also confirmed the legal sufficiency of the resolution, indicating that it is unobjectionable.