ECOWAS. It is anticipated that he will assume the position from President Umaro Embalo of Guinea-Bissau, who recently visited Nigeria.
By Ebi Jacob
Today, President Bola Tinubu will be officially declared as the new chairman of the Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS), according to Bayo Onanuga, a former media aide to the president. On Sunday, Onanuga tweeted this information on his official handle. Waffi TV has reported that Tinubu, who left Nigeria on Saturday, is currently participating in the 63rd Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS in Guinea-Bissau.
Onanuga’s tweet mentioned that Tinubu’s announcement as the new chairman will take place during the ongoing leadership meeting of ECOWAS. It is anticipated that he will assume the position from President Umaro Embalo of Guinea-Bissau, who recently visited Nigeria.
The tweet reads: “Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will become the new ECOWAS chairman today, succeeding President Umaro Embalo of Guinea Bissau, who became chairman 4 July 2022, at the 61st summit in Accra.
“Tinubu’s leadership will be announced in Bissau today at the 63rd Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).”
