ECOWAS LIFTS ALL SANCTIONS ON GUINEA, FULLY REINTEGRATES COUNTRY INTO REGIONAL BODY
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has lifted all sanctions imposed on the Republic of Guinea, with immediate effect, following the successful conclusion of the country’s recent elections and its return to democratic governance.
Guinea was suspended from ECOWAS in 2021 after a military coup led to the imposition of military rule and the overthrow of an elected government. Sanctions were subsequently imposed on the country and key actors involved in the transition process.
However, with Guinea completing its transition programme and the emergence of an elected president, the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS has approved the immediate removal of all residual sanctions and the country’s full reintegration into the regional bloc.
The decision was announced in a statement issued by the ECOWAS Commission Head of Communications, Joel Ahofodji, following consultations between the Chair of the Authority, President Julius Maada Bio, and other regional leaders.
According to the statement, ECOWAS resolved to “lift, with immediate effect, all residual sanctions against the Republic of Guinea and individuals involved in the transition process” and to “fully reintegrate the Republic of Guinea in all ECOWAS decision-making organs and regional integration activities of the Community.”
The regional body also encouraged the Government of Guinea to leverage the restoration of constitutional order to intensify national dialogue among all stakeholders, with a view to promoting inclusivity, social cohesion and national consensus ahead of the forthcoming legislative elections and beyond.
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ECOWAS further urged the Guinean authorities to intensify efforts toward consolidating democracy, good governance and the rule of law, while advancing economic and social development.
The Authority of Heads of State and Government congratulated Mamady Doumbouya on his election and inauguration as President of the Republic of Guinea, encouraging him to pursue policies that promote social cohesion, national unity and inclusive prosperity for the Guinean people.
ECOWAS leaders also commended the ECOWAS Commission for supporting Guinea throughout its transition process and directed the Commission to develop initiatives aimed at assisting the country’s reconstruction and peace consolidation efforts.
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