…The President of the ECOWAS Commission H.E. Dr Omar Alieu Touray received the open letter which he read before the media at the ECOWAS Commission in Abuja on Wednesday.
…General Gowon, the sole surviving founding father of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), said he was making the passionate appeal on behalf of all the founding fathers urged all the Heads of State and Government in West Africa including
THUR, FEB 22 2024-theGBJournal|Former Nigerian Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, has written to the ECOWAS Commission expressing “deep concern and sadness” over the decision of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to exit from ECOWAS.
The President of the ECOWAS Commission H.E. Dr Omar Alieu Touray received the open letter which he read before the media at the ECOWAS Commission in Abuja on Wednesday.
General Gowon, the sole surviving founding father of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), said he was making the passionate appeal on behalf of all the founding fathers urged all the Heads of State and Government in West Africa including those of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, to put aside their differences and reunite for peace, stability and prosperi-ty of the region.
He therefore asked all the West African leaders to “consider the implementation of the following; lifting of all sanctions that have been imposed on Burkina Faso, Guinea, Mali and Niger; withdrawal by Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger of their notices to leave ECOWAS and participation of all 15 ECOWAS Heads of State in a Summit to discuss the future of the community, regional security and stability, as well as the role of the international com-munity given the current geopolitical context”.
General Gowon reiterated to the regional leaders that “ECOWAS is more than a coalition of States. It is a community established for the good of our people based on shared history, cul-ture and tradition”.
ECOWAS Commission President, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray assured General Gowon that the letter will be sent to every Head of State of the ECOWAS Community.
He further appreciated General Gowon for his commitment to constantly engaging with the Community.
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