Tinubu Presides Over 66th ECOWAS Summit in Abuja

A report by Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who was appointed by President Tinubu to mediate with the three countries, will be presented during the summit.

Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is presiding over the 66th Ordinary Summit of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) at the State House in Abuja.

The summit brings together regional leaders to address critical issues affecting West Africa, with a focus on advancing economic integration and addressing political and security challenges.

High on the agenda is the recent decision by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to withdraw from ECOWAS following sanctions imposed on them after military coups. The summit will examine the sanctions and explore strategies to balance the organization’s commitment to promoting democracy with effective diplomatic engagement.

Other key issues include tackling the rising threat of terrorism in the Sahel region and political instability across member states. Leaders will also review transition timelines in nations currently under military rule, emphasizing the need for expedited transitions to civilian governance.

A report by Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who was appointed by President Tinubu to mediate with the three countries, will be presented during the summit. The findings aim to guide discussions and inform decisions on the way forward for the regional bloc.

The outcomes of the summit are expected to shape ECOWAS’ approach to regional stability and democratic governance in the face of growing challenges.