President Bola Tinubu, the chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, has implored West African leaders to prioritise good governance and collective prosperity.
“This is an essential tool to prevent authoritarian takeovers of power and unconstitutional changes of government in the region,” Ajuri Ngelale, his media aide, quoted him as saying in an address at the 64th ordinary session of the regional body.
The session is currently ongoing in Abuja.
The president identified good governance as a key catalyst to securing popular support through socio-economic transformation and development.
“The delivery of good governance is not just a fundamental commitment; it is also an avenue to address the concerns of our citizens, to improve their quality of life, and create a stable environment conducive to the achievement of sustainable development.
“By providing good governance that tackles the challenges of poverty, inequality and other concerns of the people, we…