ECOWAS Unanimously Endorses Mahama as West Africa’s Candidate for AU Chair 2027
ECOWAS backs Mahama to represent West Africa in the African Union Chairpersonship in 2027
- ECOWAS Council of Ministers backs Mahama as West Africa’s candidate for AU Chair 2027
- The endorsement aims to strengthen ECOWAS’ influence in continental and international bodies
- Recommendation to be forwarded to the Authority of Heads of State and Government for formal adoption on December 14, 2025
The ECOWAS Council of Ministers has unanimously endorsed President John Dramani Mahama as the sole candidate from West Africa for the Chairpersonship of the African Union (AU) when the rotating leadership reaches the region in 2027.
The recommendation, made during ECOWAS’ ninety-fifth ordinary session in Abuja, will be forwarded to the Authority of Heads of State and Government for formal adoption on Sunday, December 14, 2025.
In a statement released on Friday, December 12, ECOWAS expressed appreciation to member states for supporting Ghana’s candidacy, highlighting the country’s regional contributions and international standing.
The Council emphasized its commitment to backing candidates from ECOWAS member states in international and continental organizations, noting that Ghana’s election would promote and protect the region’s interests.
“ECOWAS is determined to adopt a unified stance to support the election of the Republic of Ghana to the AU Chairmanship in 2027,” part of the statement read.
The endorsement underscores ECOWAS’ strategy to strengthen the region’s influence and representation in global and continental bodies, including the African Union.
The Council’s recommendation now awaits formal approval by the Authority of Heads of State and Government, which will confirm Ghana’s candidacy for the AU leadership role in 2027.
