Nigeria’s Vice-President , Kashim Shettima, has sent a passionate appeal to West African heads of state, to avoid the temptation of tampering with constitutional term limits.
Shettima disclosed this on Sunday while delivering his remarks on the ‘Future of regional integration in West Africa’ at the 69th ordinary session of the ECOWAS authority of heads of state summit in Lungi, Sierra Leone.
The country’s citizen said Nigeria’s position on peace, security, and democratic governance is that sustainable development cannot be attained in an environment devoid of security and stability.
“Nigeria supports the Compact’s commitment to constitutional governance, the rule of law, respect for human rights, and zero tolerance for unconstitutional changes of government,” he said.
“I am to add that beyond adventurism, the most effective tool against Unconstitutional Changes of Government and mass protests that is capable of undermining good order is for us to enthrone good governance that delivers more tangible benefits to our citizens.
“We must also avoid the temptation to tamper with the constitutional term limits or exploit constitutional processes.
“Nigeria recognises the evolving global geopolitical landscape and the Compact’s vision of ECOWAS as a more cohesive, influential, and strategically autonomous regional actor,” he said.
“In an increasingly multipolar world, West Africa must speak with one voice in advancing its collective interests, safeguarding its sovereignty, and building partnerships anchored on mutual respect, equality and shared prosperity.”
