By Ayodele Oni
Economic Community of West African States, (ECOWAS), has announced a state of emergency across the region.
President of the ECOWAS Commission, Omar Touray, made the declaration on Tuesday during the 55th session of the Mediation and Security Council at the ministerial level in Abuja.
The meeting was convened in response to a series of coups and failed mutinies affecting countries in the sub-region.
The Region has been plagued by a series of military takeovers and attempted coups, including in Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.
Benin Republic has also experienced a botched mutiny, highlighting the growing security challenges in the region.
Omar Touray pointed out that the developments underscore the need for “serious introspection on the future of our democracy and the urgent need to invest in the security of our community” .
The regional bloc has convened an emergency meeting to discuss the situation and explore measures to strengthen regional cooperation.
ECOWAS leaders have warned that they will use all necessary tools, including the standby force, to protect democratic governments and restore constitutional order where needed.
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