Akufo-Addo Fumes at Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger's Withdrawal from ECOWAS

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The recent decisions by Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to leave the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have left President Akufo-Addo deeply disappointed. 

As the outgoing Chair of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), President Akufo-Addo emphasized the serious consequences that this decision could have for the people living in these nations as well as the larger region.


Request for Assessment and Discussion

President Akufo-Addo noted the negative effects of this choice and emphasized that talks are still ongoing to determine how best to proceed and evaluate the fallout from their withdrawal. He lamented the potentially negative consequences for the affected populations and asserted that an upcoming summit would serve as a platform to deliberate on the implications of this development and to chart a collective path forward for the ECOWAS community.


Joint Withdrawal and Expression of Dissatisfaction

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger communicated a joint declaration to withdraw from ECOWAS, citing dissatisfaction due to the deviation of the regional body from its original purpose, which they believe no longer aligns with their interests. In a formal press statement released on Sunday, January 28, the three countries regretfully announced the termination of their membership within the regional organization.

Related To This: ECOWAS Affirms Commitment to Finding Resolution Amid Departure of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger

According to excerpts from their joint statement, "After 49 years, the valiant peoples of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger regretfully and with great disappointment observe that the (ECOWAS) organization has drifted from the ideals of its founding fathers and the spirit of Pan-Africanism."

Background of the Withdrawal Decision

This decision followed the regional body's suspension of the three countries due to coups and their failure to comply with ECOWAS directives to restore civilian rule, adding a layer of complexity to the withdrawal.

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