The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has declared a state of emergency across the West African region following a surge in coups and attempted military takeovers.

Omar Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, announced the decision on Tuesday during the 55th session of the Mediation and Security Council in Abuja.

The emergency declaration comes after a string of destabilizing events, including last month’s takeover in Guinea-Bissau, where soldiers seized government control and suspended the electoral process just days after a presidential election.

On Sunday, another group of soldiers announced they had taken control of government in the Benin Republic. The situation prompted Nigeria to deploy the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to help restore constitutional order — a move the Presidency said was made at the official request of the Beninese government.

Touray warned that recent developments show the region faces a “critical threat” to democratic stability.

“Faced with this situation, it is safe to declare that our community is in a state of emergency,” he said.

His remarks underline a growing concern within the bloc that elections — once symbols of democratic progress — have now become a major trigger for instability.

Touray added that ECOWAS must urgently strengthen security cooperation, especially with the breakaway Alliance of Sahel States (AES), after the group accused Nigeria of violating its airspace during the Benin intervention and threatened to “neutralise” intruders.

He urged member states to unite and pool resources against rising threats of terrorism, banditry, and political unrest spreading across borders.

The declaration marks one of ECOWAS’ strongest responses yet as the bloc confronts escalating tensions and geopolitical pressure across West Africa.

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On Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu had proclaimed emergency rule over the protracted crisis in the state.

The president suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and members of the Rivers House of Assembly for six months.

A sole administrator was appointed to take charge of the state during the period.

However, according to the Constitution, two-thirds of the National Assembly need to consent to the rule for it to take effect.

At plenary on Thursday, the speaker, Abbas Tajuddeen, put it to a voice vote, and the majority had the day.

Abbas later announced that 243 members attended the sitting based on the attendance register for the day.

Earlirr, Rep. Ali Isa JC moved a motion for amendment to review the period from six months downward and was seconded by Rep. Miriam Onuohs .

Details later…

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Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, addressed journalists at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, on Wednesday, stating that the decision was made to avert a total breakdown of governance in the state.

Tinubu’s proclamation, made on Tuesday, suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the State House of Assembly for an initial six months. The President cited prolonged political instability, constitutional breaches, and security threats as justification.

In place of the suspended officials, Tinubu appointed Vice Admiral Ibok-Étè Ibas (retd.) as the sole administrator to oversee the state’s affairs. Ibas, a former Chief of Naval Staff, is expected to restore stability until further decisions are made.

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In a letter titled “President, please declare a state of emergency on the deplorable and decrepit federal roads in southern Nigeria: an SOS,” the group’s National Coordinator, Ndubuisi Okafor, highlighted several key roads in dire need of reconstruction. Among them are Ipele-Isua, Benin-Auchi, Nsukka-Enugu, Sagamu-Ore, Ore-Benin, Benin-Asaba, Onitsha-Owerri-Aba, Enugu-Port Harcourt, Uyo-Calabar, East-West Road, and Ibadan-Iwo-Oshogbo Road.

The group emphasized that years of neglect have left these roads in disrepair, posing significant dangers to motorists and impeding regional connectivity.

“The condition of these roads has led to pain, suffering, and death for many Nigerians. Some sections have sunk as much as nine feet into the ground, turning them into death traps and hotspots for criminal activities, including kidnappings,” the letter read.

The group expressed frustration over the socio-economic impact of the deteriorating infrastructure, describing it as a hindrance to the economy and a threat to public safety.

“This neglect is heartbreaking. Many lives have been lost, and countless others permanently disabled due to accidents on these roads,” Okafor stated.

The alliance urged the Presidency to prioritize the reconstruction of these roads to improve safety, foster regional economic activities, and restore public confidence in the government’s commitment to infrastructure development.

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