Opposition lawmakers in Ghana are concerned about Ecowas' potential military intervention in Niger
The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) has been considering a military intervention in Niger to help the government fight against terrorist groups. The intervention has been met with opposition from some lawmakers in Ghana, who believe that diplomacy and dialogue should be explored instead. Ghanaian parliament The lawmakers argue that a military intervention would be counterproductive and could lead to further instability in the region. They also argue that it would be a violation of Niger's sovereignty. The lawmakers have called on President Nana Akufo-Addo to stop all preparatory mobilization towards deploying Ghanaian soldiers to Niger. They have also called on Ecowas to reconsider its plans for a military intervention. The government of Ghana has not yet made a final decision on whether to participate in a military intervention in Niger. However, the opposition lawmakers' concerns are likely to ...