President Bola Tinubu has stated that the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, is committed to safeguarding the democratic principles of West African countries, including Niger, Burkina Faso, Guinea, and Mali, News About Nigeria reports.
He made this known while speaking at the Extraordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of States and Government on Political, Peace, and Security in the ECOWAS region in Abuja on Saturday.
He noted that the possibility of lasting peace, security, and prosperity in the West African region remained high, adding that the Committee will unite to navigate the challenges and ensure that a lasting solution is found to the issues.
“I am confident that through our collective efforts and determination, we will navigate the challenges before us and chart a course towards a more peaceful, secure, and prosperous West Africa.
“Your presence today demonstrated your unflinching commitment to the sustenance of regional integration with all its ingredients for the promotion of good governance, peace, security, stability, and socio-economic development.
“Once more, we are gathered here to address pressing developments in our sub-region surrounding peace and security as well as the political situations in the Republics of Niger, Burkina Faso, Guinea, and Mali.
“We must approach these issues with a sense of unity and commitment to the well-being of our people,” he said.
He further noted that the Committee must engage in constructive dialogue, prudent judgement, and unity towards sustainable peace, security, and political stability in the region.
“Our decisions must be guided by our commitment to safeguarding the constitutional order, upholding democratic principles, and promoting the social and economic well-being of the citizens of the aforementioned countries,” he added.
