Recalling that the military rulers of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso withdrew their countries from the ECOWAS with immediate effect, Tinubu made this statement while speaking to African leaders at the 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Saturday, February 17.
The statement was obtained by Arise TV. The claims of the three nations were that their economic interests were not secure. Vanguard said that the Nigerian leader stated that the enduring bonds of regional collaboration and affection should not be irreversibly severed due to differences over unlawful government transitions.
“West Africa’s desire for peace, strength, and unity transcends the interests of any one individual or organization. The connections between geography, history, culture, trade, and fraternityhave great significance for our people.
Therefore, we must grasp the opportunity to usher in a new period of trust and harmony that is centered on people, emerging from the dust and fog of miscommunication and animosity. “To all who care to listen, I declare that Nigeria and ECOWAS will be waiting to greet you as the brothers that you are if you come to the table to discuss important matters in good faith.
” As Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger leave the Legit, ECOWAS responds.As previously reported, ECOWAS responded to news that Burkina Faso, Mali, and the Niger Republic have withdrawn from the regional organization. According to ECOWAS, the three member states have not yet formally informed the organization of their decision to resign.
