West African leaders are advised to prioritize good governance by ECOWAS Chairman Tinubu

Tinubu outlined particular actions intended to penalize any member state that chooses to implement an unlawful transition of power. In order to achieve shared prosperity and avoid illegitimate changes of government, President Bola Tinubu, the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has urged regional leaders to concentrate on implementing good governance.Speaking on Sunday, December 10, 2023, in Abuja during the 64th ordinary session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, Tinubu emphasised the importance of leaders prioritising good governance because it is a key factor in garnering public support and promoting socio-economic transformation and development in West Africa. Tinubu underscored the importance of good governance in addressing the concerns of citizens, improving their quality of life, and creating a stable environment conducive to sustainable development