Some West African nations that announced their departure from the Economic Community of West African States following recent military takeovers are reportedly taking steps to re-engage with the regional bloc within the six-month window set last December.
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, revealed this on Wednesday, just as President Bola Tinubu departed Abuja for the 46th Ordinary Session of the African Union’s Executive Council, scheduled to be held in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital, from February 12 to 16, 2025.
In January 2024, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger announced their withdrawal from ECOWAS.
Dare indicated that at least one or two of the withdrawing countries may reconsider and seek to realign with ECOWAS under the terms offered.
“You’ve seen the military coups that occurred.
“Of course, we know that January 29 has passed. We know that the process of their departure is almost concluded, but we also know the reality — that one or two of these countries are trying to reach back and take advantage of the six-month window.
