West African leaders, including Julius Bio and Omar Touray, called for collective action against threats to democracy and the rule of law at the ECOWAS Parliament’s 25th-anniversary celebration in Abuja. They emphasized that the sub-region’s survival depends on combating these challenges.
Former Nigerian leaders Goodluck Jonathan and Yemi Osibanjo reinforced the need for a stronger, integrated approach to stabilize West Africa. They urged the Parliament to champion democratic principles, credible elections, and peaceful dispute resolution amidst turbulent times.