ECOWAS Endorses Ghana’s President Mahama for African Union Chairmanship in 2027 ECOWAS has officially endorsed Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama as its sole candidate for the African Union Chairmanship in 2027. The decision was reached during the 95th ECOWAS Council of Ministers meeting in Abuja, reflecting the bloc’s commitment to supporting member states in securing key continental positions. Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa, confirmed that the endorsement was unanimous and highlighted Mahama’s pan-African leadership. The final approval is expected from the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, which will formalize Ghana’s candidacy as part of a broader strategy to strengthen the region’s influence within AU and international institutions. #ECOWAS #JohnMahama #AfricanUnion

Saint Lucia PM Faults Opposition Backlash Against Tinubu’s Visit Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister, Philip Pierre, has criticized the politically motivated backlash against Nigerian President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to the Caribbean nation. Speaking during his 2025 Emancipation Day address on August 1, Pierre condemned the “vilification and denigration” of Tinubu as a lingering effect of colonial-era self-hate and disrespect toward African leadership. Pierre highlighted that opposition groups in both Nigeria and Saint Lucia questioned the visit’s timing and cost, especially amid tragedies like the Minna flood in Nigeria. However, he described these criticisms as “shameful and disgraceful,” emphasizing that Tinubu’s visit should have been met with respect. Affirming Saint Lucia’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, Pierre said the government and people of Saint Lucia felt honored by the Nigerian president’s visit. Emancipation Day in Saint Lucia commemorates the abolition of slavery in the British Caribbean and reflects on racial justice and Pan-African solidarity. Source: Channels Television #Tinubu #SaintLucia #AfricanLeadership #PanAfricanism