#ENDSARS: When You’re ECOWAS Chair You Take Interest In Happenings In West African Countries – Mahama Advises Nana Addo

Former President John Dramani Mahama has waded into the ongoing #ENDSARS protest in Nigeria, describing the turn of events as regrettable.

Speaking in an interview on TV3, John Mahama, who was once chair of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) criticized the high handedness of the security officials and advised the current ECOWAS chair, President Akufo-Addo to take interest in what goes on in other West African Countries.

“What happened in Nigeria is regrettable. I don’t believe the security services should be so high handed against unarmed demonstrators. ECOWAS is responsible for peace and security in the sub-region. When you are ECOWAS chair you take an interest in what’s happening in other West African countries.”

“Ghana should have a particular interest in the issues of Nigeria. Nigeria is a country of a strategic security interest to Ghana. If anything happens it affects Ghana. We are the closest English speaking neighbours to Nigeria. Also in terms of trade; the biggest trade in West Africa is between Ghana and Nigeria,” he stated.