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Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>The conference of the Ecowas Court opened in Banjul yesterday with delegates from across the region and the court\u2019s officials deliberating on the theme zero tolerance for unconstitutional change of government.<\/b><\/p>\n

Gambia\u2019s vice president Mahammad Jallow represented President Barrow in performing the official opening. He told delegates that the theme of the conference is not merely a topic for discourse but also a proclamation of the region\u2019s commitment, testimony of its strength and a call to action. \u201dThis theme is a reminder of our shared vision for a West African region defined by strong democratic institutions, upheld by the rule of law, and led by governments that respect and adhere to their constitutional mandates,\u201d VP Jallow said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn The Gambia, our history has been marked by periods of unconstitutional change of government and we have gone through a period of authoritarian rule that lasted two decades, marked by deliberate disregard for democratic principles and violation of constitutional norms leading anguish, pain, and despair. But we have also seen the dawn of a new era, an era of change, of hope, and of commitment to constitutional order,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

VP Jallow added that through her struggles, The Gambia has learned the importance of democracy, not merely as a system of government, but as a philosophy, and a way of life. \u201cDemocracy is about listening, even when we disagree. It\u2019s about respecting the rule of law, even when we don\u2019t understand it. And it\u2019s about adhering to the constitution, even when it seems inconvenient,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The vice president said zero tolerance for unconstitutional change of government in West Africa sends a clear message to every corner of \u201cour region that democracy is not just an option but an absolute requirement and this commitment underscores our resolve to build nations that respect the will of the people, where every citizen has a voice, and where that voice is valued.\u201d<\/p>\n

The president of the court, the speaker of the Ecowas Assembly and host of other Gambian and the regional bloc\u2019s officials delivered succinct remarks on the topic of the four- day meeting.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Gambia. The conference of the Ecowas Court opened in Banjul yesterday with delegates from across the region and the court\u2019s officials deliberating on the theme zero tolerance for unconstitutional change of government. Gambia\u2019s vice president Mahammad Jallow represented President Barrow in performing the official opening. 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