Home News ECOWAS calls for ‘Stronger’ Democratic Institutions to Prevent Military Coups
News

ECOWAS calls for ‘Stronger’ Democratic Institutions to Prevent Military Coups

461
ECOWAS calls for 'Stronger' Democratic Institutions to Prevent Military Coups

Omar Touray, President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has called for stronger regional democratic institutions.

Touray disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during an annual lecture organised by the Association of Retired Career Ambassadors of Nigeria.

The President of the ECOWAS bloc further pointed out that persistent poverty, youth unemployment, and glaring inequality have contributed to public distrust in political systems, providing opportunities for military intervention.

At some point, we thought we were at cruising speed with no coup d’état, with no unconstitutional change of government. Still, all that seems to be threatened by the re-emergence of unconstitutional activities, he said.

Speaking on military interventions, Touray cited the NATO-led intervention leading to Libya’s Muammar Gaddafi fall and the destabilisation of West Africa.

The dangerous cocktail of terrorism, popular discontent, and dissatisfaction with democratic dividends has given the military all the excuses they need to return to politics, he warned.

Having cited these setbacks, Touray expressed hope for the future of democracy in West Africa.

The future of democracy in West Africa lies in building stronger institutions and creating an inclusive political environment where citizens feel empowered, Touray concluded.

Read Also: Despite Tinubu’s Sanction, ECOWAS Defence Chiefs Seek Return Of Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso

About The Author

Written by
Mayowa Durosinmi

M. Durosinmi is a West Africa Weekly investigative reporter covering Politics, Human Rights, Health, and Security in West Africa and the Sahel Region

Leave a comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Related Articles

EducationNews

Nigeria Establishes More ‘Chinese Corner’ as Mandarin Added to Senior Secondary Curriculum

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has expanded its cultural and educational partnership...

Nigeria: Tinubu Regime Suspends Illegal State of Emergency Rule in Rivers State
News

Nigeria: Tinubu Regime Suspends Illegal State Of Emergency Rule In Rivers State

The Bola Tinubu-led regime has suspended the illegal state of emergency rule...

Ghana's transit trade
NewsTravel

Ghana Defends Decision to Accept U.S. Deportees, Rejects Claims of Endorsing Trump’s Immigration Policy

Ghana’s government has defended its decision to accept West African migrants deported...

In a ministerial meeting of the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) held in Bamako on January 16, 2025, key decisions emerging from the session include establishing a Regional Investment Bank and launching transformative infrastructure projects across member states.
News

Niamey Hosts Second Meeting Of Justice Ministers of CSS, Discussions Focus on Judicial Reforms and Regional Integration

Niamey on Monday played host to the second meeting of justice ministers...