Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has criticized ECOWAS for what he described as inconsistent responses to threats against democracy in West Africa.
His comments came after the recent coup in Guinea-Bissau, which disrupted the country’s electoral process.
In a post shared on his verified X account, Obi pointed out that ECOWAS was quick to condemn the military interference in Guinea-Bissau, but has remained silent on similar issues in other countries where election outcomes were affected by what he called “technology glitches.”
He said, “On Thursday, 27th November, I arrived in Abuja early in the morning after attending a productive meeting at the European Parliament.
“I listened closely to the press briefing by Dr Goodluck Jonathan, who, as a former President and election monitor in Guinea-Bissau, noted that the so-called coup appeared suious.
“Suious particularly because it was the president himself who announced the coup and shared details with the international community.
“What makes the situation even more striking is that the election was reportedly peaceful, with only the formal announcement of results outstanding.
“ECOWAS was quick to sanction Guinea-Bissau, but what does ECOWAS do when democracy is subverted, not by solrs, but by technology?” he queried.
Obi stressed that any form of interference in elections, whether through military action or digital manipulation, should be condemned equally. He said such actions damage public trust and weaken democratic institutions across the region.
Isnt it strange how ECOWAS reacts differently to election disruptions? Whats the real agenda here? Soing fishy going on.
Why should ECOWAS be selective in their reactions to election disruptions? Its time for consistency and fairness. #ECOWAS #PeterObi
Why should ECOWAS be selective in addressing election disruptions? All countries deserve equal attention and intervention. Lets demand fairness!
Isnt it strange how different countries in ECOWAS react to election disruptions? Maybe they need a unified approach.
Isnt it strange how ECOWAS reacts differently to election disruptions? Shouldnt they be more consistent in their responses? 🤔
Why does ECOWAS seem to have double standards when it comes to addressing election disruptions? Peter Obi raises a valid point.
Isnt it strange how ECOWAS reacts differently to election disruptions? Makes you wonder about their motives, dont you think?
Why is ECOWAS so inconsistent in their response to election disruptions? Its time for some accountability and transparency. Thoughts?