Posted 2/24/2024, 2:11:17 PM
Tinubu Urges Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to Reconsider ECOWAS Withdrawal, Offers to Re-Examine Approach
- Tinubu urged Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali to reconsider withdrawing from ECOWAS and not see the bloc as an enemy
- He said ECOWAS is open to re-examining its approach to restoring constitutional rule in those countries
- The 3 countries had cited ECOWAS' "illegal sanctions" for their withdrawal, saying it harmed their people
- Tinubu affirmed ECOWAS' commitment to upholding democratic principles and citizens' well-being
- He said the stability of those countries is linked to overall peace and security in West Africa