ECOWAS seeks increased cooperation with US on political stability

The President of ECOWAS Commission, Jean-Claude Kassi Brou, has called for increased cooperation with the United States to ensure political stability, peace, security and economic development in the West Africa.

He made the call while receiving the Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Tibor Nagy and the US Ambassador to Nigeria, Stuart Symington during a courtesy visit at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja.

President Brou briefed the US delegation about ECOWAS interventions in the political affairs of Member States such as the peaceful transition of power in the Gambia and its initiatives to ensure peace and security in countries such as Mali, Guinea Bissau, Liberia and Sierra Leone.

Speaking about the Commission’s political intervention in Togo, President Brou said ECOWAS is working to ensure that Togo reviews its constitution in line with the regional standards which stipulates that there be a limit of two terms for Presidents.

He also noted the importance of the upcoming elections in Nigeria and Senegal, stressing the need for them to be credible and peaceful as they are very import to the stability of the region.

On his part, Mr. Tibor Nagy reiterated the commitment of the United States to support initiatives that will create conducive environment for foreign investments to thrive in West Africa.