By Diana Omueza
The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) says the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) remains the pillar of democracy in Africa and must be protected and supported by Member States.
Dr Chris Kwaja, the Country Director of the institute, made this known on Wednesday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
Kwaja said that ECOWAS served as a guardian of democracy and democratic governance in the region, and must be protected at all cost against threats especially unconstitutional change of government in West Africa.
“The role of the ECOWAS in the African region is too enormous to overlook or undermine and must be protected and supported by members and other countries where democracy has gained deep roots.
“ECOWAS needs the support of everyone to deliver on its mandate of protecting democracy in the region, protecting the people of West Africa from threats, and most importantly holding the region together.
“The world is…
Source: News Agency of Nigeria
