The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament is engaging in diplomatic efforts to prevent Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso from exiting the regional bloc.
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu confirmed that parliamentary diplomacy mechanisms are being utilized to engage the three nations, emphasizing the importance of unity within ECOWAS.
Letters have been sent to the governments of the concerned nations, and parliamentary representatives will soon visit the countries to encourage their reintegration into the regional body.
Kalu expressed confidence that dialogue will lead to their return, stating, “We need them… We will tell them, for instance, that, granted, maybe they were offended by one or two things, but let us sit down again and discuss.”
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Additionally, the ECOWAS Parliament is pursuing reforms to strengthen legislative independence, including updating laws governing ECOWAS to reflect the changing political landscape.
The proposed amendments aim to bolster the separation of powers and enhance the credibility of the institution on the international stage.
