ECOWAS double game exposed: President Tinubu’s ambivalence casts shadow on Alliance of Sahel States

At the 64th ECOWAS Heads of State summit, President Bola Tinubu, representing Nigeria and currently leading ECOWAS, took a controversial stance by criticizing the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). This move has raised eyebrows, considering ECOWAS’s recent decision to provide financial support to states within the Alliance, such as Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, in their fight against terrorism.

The paradox lies in ECOWAS’s simultaneous financial backing of these states, which are individually part of the Alliance of Sahel States working collaboratively against terrorism and organized crime.

President Tinubu’s characterization of the AES as a “ghost” raises concerns, as it indirectly targets Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.

In the case of President Tinubu’s critique, it may be understandable given that the AES  has posed challenges to various leaders since its inception.

However, it’s crucial to remind him that the real concern lies with ECOWAS itself, an organization plagued by imperialist influences, decay, and a looming threat of dissolution.

President Tinubu’s disparaging remarks, particularly in front of his ECOWAS peers, may be a result of group dynamics influencing statements that might not be expressed individually with clarity.

It’s essential for him to regain clarity in his perspective before it’s too late, as such divisive rhetoric can strain diplomatic relations with neighboring countries.

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