The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has backed the candidacy of President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana for the Chairmanship of the African Union in 2027.
Naijaonpoint understands that ECOWAS arrived at the decision during the 95th ordinary session of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers held in Abuja.
In a statement on Thursday, ECOWAS said the recommendation reflects its commitment to work in a concerted manner to support the candidacies of ECOWAS Member States or their nationals in international organisations, including the African Union, in order to ensure that the interests of ECOWAS continue to be promoted and protected.
Speaking on the endorsement, Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa, Foreign Minister of Ghana, said, “ECOWAS Council of Ministers meeting in Abuja, Nigeria has unanimously endorsed President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana as the sole candidate from ECOWAS for Chairperson of the African Union when the rotating chairmanship gets to West Africa’s turn in 2027.”
“The Authority of Heads of State and Government is expected to adopt this declaration on Sunday,” Ablakwa said.
Acknowledging the support from ECOWAS ministers, Ablakwa said, “I thank colleague Ministers greatly. Ghana is exceedingly grateful to ECOWAS for the confidence and support for our beloved visionary and Pan-African President, H.E. John Dramani Mahama. Ghana shall keep making Africa proud.”
The Council recommended that the Authority of Heads of State and Government adopt a declaration of support for Ghana’s candidacy.
ECOWAS emphasised that Ghana is an important Member State whose leadership would contribute to the bloc’s international representation.
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