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Ghana, which is seen as a symbol of democracy in West Africa, is suddenly considering leaving. It's not like they are leaving a tiny change, It is considering doing away with ECOWAS completely. Yes, you heard correctly. Ghana is considering leaving, but this isn't just a single country making the decision.

It might start a chain reaction of transformation. Everything could be different if Ghana, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger unite to form a new political group called the Alliance of Saharan States (AES). West Africa hasn't had this level of upheaval in decades. And the effects were felt all the way from the southern tip of the continent to the Sahara. Let's be clear. ECOWAS has changed over time. However, what actually took place? Let's investigate. Ghana is at a turning point. It has been an important part of ECOWAS for many years.


one of West Africa's most powerful voices. Promoting regional integration and pan-Africanism has been greatly aided by Ghana's leadership. However, Ghana is now observing the warning signs, and the explanations are obvious. Ghana's national interests are no longer served by ECOWAS, which was once a ray of hope for regional prosperity and unity. Let's start by talking about ECOWAS's support for Western nations. Although ECOWAS has long been viewed as a forum for African unification, in reality, it frequently serves Western interests.

The idea that ECOWAS is endorsing a double standard for democracy and good administration, which means that on the one side, it is harshly opposing unlawful transfers of government, such the military takeovers that have occurred twice in Mali, then in
in Guinea and, more recently, Burkina Faso, where the ruling class is actually rather complacent and uses constitutions to stay in power. And last year, this was observed in Guinea and Ivory Coast. This has grown more and more clear for Ghana.

particularly given that ECOWAS is too close to the US and France and still ignores the sovereignty and security issues facing the region. Then there's the financial aspect. Ghana's economy is expanding, and it has started to see that ECOWAS hasn't delivered the economic growth it had promised. Ghana has been compelled to rely on trade agreements and foreign aid, neither of which are necessarily in its best interests.

Even worse is the fact that these agreements frequently favor foreign powers over Ghanaians. Ghana is starting to question if it might succeed without the influence of ECOWAS as nations like Burkina Faso and Mali forge their own economic routes. Furthermore, Ghana has gained the courage to look into a different political future as a result of its expanding ties with AES nations like Burkina Faso, which are more dedicated to independence.

AES is more concerned about Africa's independence and is not dependent on Western powers. Furthermore, that vision is more in line with Ghana's present objectives. It concerns African unification, national sovereignty, and—most importantly—economic autonomy from the West. Ghana sees the possibility of a more autonomous future free from ECOWAS dependence. However, what about ECOWAS? If it's not just Ghana that's leaving? ECOWAS is beginning to show signs of cracking, but what will happen if those fractures become more serious?

ECOWAS may be in danger of being extinct if Ghana, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger depart. The question is not just whether ECOWAS can endure, but also if it is worthy of doing so. The most powerful members of ECOWAS, which greatly contribute to its military and political might, would be lost if important countries like Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger left.