Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has disclosed that President John Mahama has initiated diplomatic efforts to bring back Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso into the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
Speaking on TV3's Key Points programme on Saturday, February 8, Mr Ablakwa said President Mahama has already formed a special envoy to hold talks with leaders of the three junta-led nations and is scheduled to embark on diplomatic visits in the coming weeks. "President Mahama is leading the charge to ensure that Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso return to the ECOWAS fold. "He is actively holding talks and has appointed a special envoy to facilitate the process.
I have no doubt that, given his track record in diplomacy, he will succeed," Mr Ablakwa said.
Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger announced their breakaway from ECOWAS in January 2024, citing dissatisfaction with the regional bloc's stance on governance and security issues.
