THE NATION
Former Nigeria Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon has called on Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the three aggrieved countries, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Republic to put aside their differences for the sake of peace and unity and prosperity of the region.
Gowon, consequently urged ECOWAS to lift sanctions imposed on the three countries, while he equally urged the three countries to withdraw their notice to leave the Community.
Gowon, who is also one of the founding fathers of ECOWAS stated this in an open letter he delivered to the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Alliou Touray for onward transmission to the 15 heads of member States.
He called for a dialogue among heads of State to include the three suspended countries to fashion a way out.
The former Nigeria Head of State said this is imperative for the unity and stability of the region in line with the dreams of the founding fathers.
