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Political Instability: ECOWAS MPs task Community’s institutions to be more proactive
Political Instability: ECOWAS MPs task Community’s institutions to be more proactive
Members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament have called for urgent actions from the Institutions established by the sub regional organisation to stem the ugly trend of distortion of democratic rule in West Africa.
The Members of Parliament made the call on Wednesday during the technical section of the ongoing High-level Parliamentary Seminar in Winneba, Ghana.
The ongoing parliamentary seminar with the theme “Two Decades of Democratic Elections in ECOWAS Member States: Achievements, Challenges, Challenges and the Way Forward” seeks to proffer solutions to electoral inconsistencies in Member States.
Hon. Ladi Ayamba, a Member of Parliament from Ghana while lamenting the situation said ECOWAS has the solutions to the problems but needs to put in political will and affirmative actions.
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She said the situations in Mali and Guinea could have been averted if ECOWAS was proactive.
Ayamba said: “To me, it was a shame when ECOWAS went to Guinea for mediation when an action could have been taken when the people had opposed the change of constitution which led to the coup d’etat.
“ECOWAS had every opportunity before the situation escalated but treated the situation very likely simply, and then it became a big problem.
“It is about time ECOWAS sit up and take action before situations become problems.”
In the same vein, Hon. Fatoumata Njai, representing Banjul South, The Gambia lamented the recent incidences of Coup d’état in Mali and Guinea as she feared it would soon become a norm in other Member States.
Njai said it is important for ECOWAS bodies to act now that the problem is “domestic” before ECOWAS will begin soliciting international interventions.
“We thought Coup d’état was a thing of the past but unfortunately it is becoming a trend.
“First it was an unlawful amendment of the constitution in Mali, then Guinea, then Cote d’ Ivoire, and we know what is happening in my country, the Gambia.
“We beg you not to sleep and turn a blind eye to this, stop it now before it becomes too late,” Njai said.
Prof. Dakas Dakas, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and Expert of the Seminar also reiterated the need for proactive actions, especially in countries where there are already threats of altering constitutions.
Dakas said that laws must be put in place by the regional institutions to stop the amendments of constitutions by Presidents who wants to remain longer in power
“ECOWAS needs to be more proactive instead of the fire brigade approach.
“It is clear that there is room for improvements, and it is obvious that there is enough work to be done in proactive engagements.
“It is important that a diversity of mechanisms are put in place and commitments to advancing the course of democracy in the sub-region,” Dakas said.
Political Instability: ECOWAS MPs task Community’s institutions to be more proactive
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
By: Zagazola Makama
Nine persons sustained machete injuries in a clash between Bassa farmers and Fulani herders in Gomoni Village, Kwali Area Council of the FCT.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the fight, which broke out on Aug. 9 at about 3:30 p.m., followed alleged destruction of melon and maize farms belonging to the Bassa community by cattle.
It was gathered that the Nigeria army troops
along with joint team of operatives, and vigilantes were deployed to the scene following a distress call.
Six Bassa and three Fulani victims with varying degrees of machete cuts were taken to Rhema Foundation Hospital, Kwali, for treatment.
Authorities confirmed that the situation had been brought under control and normalcy restored, while investigation was ongoing.
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
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VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
By: Our Reporter
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday attended the wedding fatiha of Aisha, daughter of Shehu Aliyu, an Executive Director with First Bank of Nigeria, and Muhammad Jalal, son of former Niger State Governor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, Talban Minna, at the National Mosque, Abuja.
The solemnisation, led by the Chief Imam of the National Mosque, Dr. Muhammad Kabir Adam, alongside other Imams, featured prayers for the couple’s blessings.
Vice President Shettima stood in for the bride, while Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu represented the groom, culminating in the presentation of the dowry and the formal tying of the marital knot.
The event was graced by prominent dignitaries, including former Vice President Namadi Sambo, former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, former Kaduna State Governor Ahmed Makarfi, former Minister of Special Duties Kabiru Turaki, Katsina State Deputy Governor Faruk Lawal Jobe, the Emir of Borgu, Niger State, Muhammad Sani Dantoro among many others.
VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
Unidentified visitor dies suddenly at Niger Government House Lodge
By: Zagazola Makama
The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the sudden death of an unidentified man who collapsed and died at Government House Lodge, Minna. Zagazola learnt that the incident occurred on Friday, Aug. 2, 2025.
Sources said that the deceased had visited House No. 8, Government House Lodge, in an attempt to see Mr. Sammy, Chairman of Niger Foods. However, upon meeting his host’s absence, the man suddenly took ill.
Medical doctors were reportedly contacted from the IBB Specialist Hospital, Minna, for urgent attention. Unfortunately, by the time the doctor arrived, the man had already passed away.
Following the report, a team of police operatives from GRA Division visited the scene. The body was photographed and evacuated to the IBB Specialist Hospital Mortuary for autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.
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