The 2012 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party, Nana Akufo-Addo has challenged President John Mahama to use his position as ECOWAS Chairman to hasten the process of West Africa integration.
Nana Addo who wished President Mahama “luck and Godspeed in this new office”, said his tenure “should be marked by concrete steps taken towards the integration of ECOWAS.
These were contained in a congratulatory message to the president on his recent election as Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
“As ECOWAS Chairman, President Mahama has the opportunity to hasten the process of West African integration. This will impact positively on the lives of the 340 million people who live in West Africa, as it will, amongst others, allow for the free movement of people, goods and services across borders, thereby assisting in the transformation of West Africa’s economies, creating jobs for its people, and providing decent lives for its populations.”
