Tinubu Urges ECOWAS Unity to Safeguard Democracy Amid Growing Threats
As ECOWAS Celebrates 50 Years, Tinubu Calls for Unity and Action to Counter Extremism and Preserve Democracy in West Africa
- Tinubu warns that violent extremism and unconstitutional power shifts are jeopardizing West Africa’s democratic progress
- The Nigerian President urges ECOWAS member states to strengthen cooperation
- Tinubu reaffirms his dedication to regional peace and the defense of democratic governance
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has voiced serious concerns over the rising threats of violent extremism and unconstitutional government changes in West Africa, warning that these issues are undermining the region’s hard-earned democratic advancements.
In a message delivered by Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Biance Odumegwu-Ojukwu, during the official launch of ECOWAS’s 50th anniversary celebrations in Accra on April 22, Tinubu stressed the critical need for collaborative efforts to address these challenges.
As the current Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, Tinubu reaffirmed his commitment to regional peace and democratic integrity. He urged member states to reinforce cooperation and adhere to the core principles of the ECOWAS Treaty.
“Our region faces mounting challenges, including violent extremism, climate change, and food insecurity,” said Tinubu. “The recent surge in unconstitutional changes poses a grave threat to the democratic gains we have diligently worked to achieve.”
The event saw the participation of prominent figures, including former Ghanaian Presidents John Dramani Mahama and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, alongside state ministers, lawmakers, students, and representatives from various ECOWAS member nations.
