Nigerian Senators Push for ECOWAS Parliament's Legislative Power
During the 2026 Second Extraordinary Session and Seminar of the ECOWAS Parliament in Accra, Ghana, Nigerian lawmakers Senators Ali Ndume and Awaji N. Abiante called for stronger legislative powers for the Parliament.
They emphasized that the Parliament's current advisory role undermines its effectiveness in overseeing and holding ECOWAS executive organs accountable. The lawmakers argued that amending the legal framework would empower the Parliament to compel the implementation of its recommendations.
Ndume questioned the impact of an institution whose advice is often disregarded, labeling climate change as a governance test for the region. The seminar addressed the effects of climate-related issues on migration, food security, and regional security, linking pastoral community movements to farmer-herder tensions in Nigeria.
Ndume advocated for clearer legal frameworks governing livestock movement and resource management, asserting that regional institutions must have sufficient authority to translate policy discussions into coordinated actions across member states.
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