Professor Ernest Kofi Abotsi is the Dean of the University of Professional Studies Law School
The Dean of the University of Professional Studies Law School, Professor Ernest Kofi Abotsi, has commended President John Dramani Mahama for the bold decision to visit some of the Sahel states.
He clearly stated that there could be no higher priority than ensuring and maintaining the trade and security relations of Ghana with these countries.
In a post on his official X page, Prof Abotsi said, “President Mahama’s re-engagement of disaffected Sahel states is bold and sensible! National interest should lead foreign policy and there can be no higher priority than maintaining the trade and security relations Ghana has with these countries! Preventing coups cannot be based on sanctions.”
Last week, President John Dramani Mahama visited Burkina Faso as part of his ‘good neighbourliness’ tour, aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties with neighbouring countries.
Upon arrival, he was warmly received at the airport by Burkina Faso’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traore.
The two leaders later held a closed-door meeting, during which they discussed key issues, including regional security, economic cooperation, and diplomatic relations.
This visit followed President Mahama earlier visits of Niger and Mali — which make up the three nations that recently withdrew from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and established the Alliance of Sahel States (AES).
Addressing the situation, President Mahama said that the primary reason behind the exit of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from ECOWAS is a breakdown in trust.
He stressed the importance of rebuilding trust and confidence between the nations, acknowledging that while it will take time, efforts must be made to restore strong regional cooperation.
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