The gathering of the CSOs under the auspices of WADEMOS expressed worry over the potentially destabilising consequences of the countries’ exit from ECOWAS.
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On Thursday, WADEMOS and the Centre for Democratic Development co-hosted a “community engagement” in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. At the event, participants worried about the potentially destabilising consequences of the countries’ exit from ECOWAS. He noted that WADEMOS is actively exploring strategies to support ECOWAS in mitigating the fallout from these coups, stressing the importance of solutions free from political bias.The Network Coordinator for WADEMOS, Paul Kuffour, said the failure of democratic institutions to deliver tangible benefits to citizens is one factor driving the rise in military coups in West Africa.
“We have analysed the potential implications of these countries’ withdrawal,” Mr Kuffour said, warning that “It could lead to further instability, disintegration of the subregion, and significant socioeconomic impacts, especially for their citizens residing in ECOWAS member states.” Meanwhile, the President of I’UREM-CEDAOI’UREM-CEDAO in Côte d’Ivoire, Sekur Kaba, urged diaspora associations to unite to reintegrate the Sahel countries into ECOWAS.
The forum called for innovative approaches to governance advocacy, suggesting using the arts as a medium to promote democracy and good governance in West Africa.
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