Bagbin Calls for Direct Election of ECOWAS Parliament Members to Strengthen Democracy
Ghana Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin urged the ECOWAS Parliament to adopt direct elections for its members
In Brief
- •Ghana Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin urged the ECOWAS Parliament to adopt direct elections for its members
- •The proposal aims to deepen democratic legitimacy within the West African regional body
- •Bagbin’s call reflects a broader push for increased accountability in ECOWAS governance
Why It Matters
Direct elections would shift the ECOWAS Parliament from an appointed to an elected body, potentially increasing its legitimacy and accountability to the citizenry of member states. Such a change could enhance regional cooperation by ensuring that representatives are directly answerable to voters, thereby strengthening democratic norms across West Africa.
Key Details
- Speaker
- Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin
- Proposal
- Direct election of ECOWAS Parliament members
- Goal
- Deepen democracy
- Body
- ECOWAS Parliament
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