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Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>Former President of Nigeria Yakubu Gowon in a letter addressed to ECOWAS has expressed his dissatisfaction with the way things are unfolding at ECOWAS, especially the exit of three Member States from the regional bloc.<\/b><\/p>\n

He thus called on the Authority of Heads of State and Government, including the leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, to put aside their differences and reunite for the peace and stability of West Africa.<\/p>\n

Below reads his letter:<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cI have noted with deep concern and sadness, the past and recent developments unfolding in the West African sub-region, particularly the pronouncement by Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger of their intention to exit from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).<\/p>\n

\u201cAs one of the founders of our regional economic community, it is incumbent upon me to speak on behalf of the 14 Heads of State and Government who joined me in Lagos, on 27th May, 1975, to establish ECOWAS. Since its inception, the regional bloc has made a number of major accomplishments, including trade liberalisation, right of West Africans to live legitimately in any country within the Community, as well as successful peacekeeping operations in Liberia and Sierra Leone. ECOWAS, despite its shortcomings, has become an example of regional integration for the wider continent.<\/p>\n

\u201cHaving achieved all of the above, it saddens me to learn that ECOWAS is threatened with disunity following the announcement by Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, 3 important Member States, of their intention to leave the Community. The impact of such a decision will have far-reaching implications for the ordinary citizens who have been the major beneficiaries of regional integration.<\/p>\n

\u201cTherefore, on behalf of all the founding fathers of the Community and myself, I urge ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, including the leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, to put aside their differences and reunite for the peace, stability and prosperity of our sub-region. I call on all West African leaders to immediately consider the implementation of the following:<\/p>\n

\u201cI wish to once more reiterate to regional leaders that ECOWAS is more than a coalition of States, it is a community established for the good of our peoples, based on shared history, culture and tradition. Neither my generation, nor present or future generations will understand or forgive the breakup of our Community.<\/p>\n

\u201cI thank you all for giving due consideration to this appeal, which has been made with sincerity and a deep sense of moral responsibility. I urge all other elders in the sub- region to join me in this campaign to immediately restore unity and shared purpose within ECOWAS. Let me assure all parties that I am ready for further engagements to ensure that our Community remains united.<\/p>\n

\u201cLong live ECOWAS and God Bless the Citizens of the Community!\u201d<\/p>\n

General Dr Yakubu Gowon GCFR<\/b>
\nFormer Head of State of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Surviving Founding Leader of ECOWAS On behalf of the Founding Leaders of ECOWAS.<\/b><\/p>\n

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