Ghana's Louisa Atta-Agyemang (Mrs.), co-chairman of the Democrat Union of Africa (DUA), says the escalating pattern of toppling democratically elected governments in sub-Saharan Africa shouldn't be entertained. Addressing the opening ceremony of the Democrat Union of Africa (DUA Forum 2024), held in Accra on August 8, 2024, she described the re-emergence of military coups, especially in West Africa, as intolerable and called for concerted efforts to stop them. "Since August 2020, for instance, power has changed hands unconstitutionally six times in five countries: Burkina Faso, Sudan, Guinea, Chad, and Mali. Two other African countries saw thwarted coup attempts in this period, Niger in March 2021 and Guinea-Bissau in January 2022, the latter of which led to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) deploying a force to the country." "Such events underscore the urgent need for us to strengthen our democratic institutions and ensure they are resilient against such disruptions. Our mission at the Democrat Union of Africa is to advocate for and support democratic governance, uphold the rule of law, and promote political stability across the continent. We must continue to stand firm against any actions that undermine these principles and work collectively to foster environments where democracy can thrive." She emphasized the importance of deepening democracy in Africa to address the myriad development deficits that have plagued the continent for decades.   "The theme of this year's forum, 'Strengthening Democratic Institutions for Political Stability: Crafting Africa's Response,' resonates deeply with the challenges and opportunities we face today as a continent.