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THE ECOWAS PARLIAMENT WAS INNUGRATED BY THE CHAIRMAN IN ABUJA. THE PRESIDENT URGED THEM TO STRENGTHEN THEIR VARIOUS REGIONS AND RESIST THE MONGERS BENT ON DISTABILIZING THE PEACE OF THE COMMUNITY. READ THE FULL STORY BELOW.
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President Tinubu has appealed to the ECOWAS COMMUNITY to strengthen the ties and unity of all the regions.
Speaking on Thursday at the inauguration of the sixth Legislature of the ECOWAS Parliament in Abuja, President Tinubu, who is the Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, said regional solidarity is imperative to strengthen the bloc’s resilience and effectiveness at this critical juncture.
According to him,
“We stand united against such forces and are committed to ensuring that our unity remains unshaken. We must ensure that cooperation amongst us is strengthened, to build a sense of common destiny and purpose. No one can do this for us. We must come together.
“To this extent, reinforcing the legitimacy of the decisions taken by the Authority of Heads of State is key in sending a message that ECOWAS is one indivisible body. It is also very important that the executives, on the other hand, show similar confidence in the Parliament, which would indeed deepen democracy in our region. Meanwhile, amid ongoing challenges, our partnership can be a driving force for stability, growth, and prosperity in our region.”
“Furthermore, to realize the ECOWAS ‘Vision 2050’, we require greater involvement of the people in the community’s decision-making processes. That can only be achieved through their duly elected representatives who, being members of their national parliaments, are seconded to the community parliament. We are here, collectively, to serve all the good and great people of West Africa.
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“I am aware that the ECOWAS Parliament is seeking enhanced powers, primarily through the election of its members by direct universal suffrage. This will increase the role parliamentarians must play and the responsibilities that they will assume in advancing our regional development objectives, particularly in harmonizing laws and regulations across the member states.
“Indeed, the practice of directly electing public officials aligns with the democratic principles that Nigeria upholds, as it enhances the legitimacy of our democratic institutions. This principle also aligns with the spirit of the ECOWAS Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance. As a one-time legislator, I look forward to reviewing a proposal regarding this matter, and we stand ready to support direct elections into the ECOWAS Parliament. We believe this would ensure that citizens have a direct say in their representation – in addition to the legitimacy and credibility such a process will confer.”
“I am aware of the plan to have all ECOWAS institutions in one complex and of the good progress that has been made. Nigeria is also working to meet its responsibilities in constructing the ECOWAS Parliament’s Headquarters in Abuja within the same complex.
“I would like to emphasize that, as you conduct the business of the 6th Legislature, it is my hope that your discussions will provide you the opportunity to address the prime concerns of the region and come up with resolutions that will lead to the attainment of peace and the advancement of all. You can stand assured that Nigeria is always ready to support the ECOWAS Parliament, in whatever endeavours you are engaged, in to move the ECOWAS mission forward.
PRESIDENT TINUBU.
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