Tinubu Takes Charge as ECOWAS Chairman, Vows No More Coups in West Africa

Bola Tinubu, the President of Nigeria, has been elected as the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). In his acceptance speech, Tinubu expressed concern over the increasing occurrence of coup d'états in West Africa and emphasized the importance of democracy, governance, and the rule of law. He called for urgent and concerted action to address the threats of terrorism and military takeovers in the region. Tinubu also pledged to prioritize political stability, peace, security, regional economic integration, and the strengthening of ECOWAS institutions. He announced plans to convene an ECOWAS Extra-Ordinary Summit on Trade and Investment in October 2023 to promote economic cooperation among member states.