The Economic Commission of West African States, ECOWAS, has commended the peaceful resolution of the disputes of the February general elections in Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Liberia.
This is contained in a communiqué read by Omar Touray, ECOWAS Commission president, at the end of the 64th session of the ECOWAS Heads of State and Government on Sunday in Abuja.
“The authority welcomes the peaceful resolution of the electoral dispute in the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the peaceful outcome of the dialogue between the opposition and the government in the Republic of Sierra Leone.
He said, “Authority commends the efforts being made by member states and the ECOWAS commission towards the consolidation of democracy, peace, security and stability in the region.
“The authority notes in particular the peaceful elections that took place during the year in Nigeria, Guinea Bissau, Sierra Leone and Liberia.’’
Mr Touray said the authority also saluted the electoral process that led to a…