The Africa Development Council (ADC), has strongly condemned the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for its apparent reluctance to address the unfolding constitutional crisis in Togo.

The ADC expressed deep concern over President Faure Gnassingbé's proposed constitutional reforms, labelling them as a "Constitutional Coup" and urging immediate intervention from both ECOWAS and the African Union (AU).

ADC President, Ing. Dr. Bright Atsu Sogbey emphasised the urgency of the situation, warning of potential political turmoil in Togo if decisive action is not taken promptly.

The Council asserted that ECOWAS leadership would bear responsibility for any escalation of the crisis in the coming days or months.

Drawing attention to recent events in Senegal, where former President Macky Sall faced public backlash leading to his departure from office, the ADC advised President Gnassingbé to heed the voice of the people to avoid a similar fate.

The statement also called for an end to what the ADC described as the influence of Western powers in African affairs, advocating for a more equitable partnership between Africa and the rest of the world.

In a call to action directed at ECOWAS, the ADC stressed the importance of restoring the organization's reputation and dispelling perceptions of subservience to Western interests.

Furthermore, the ADC underscored the need for African leaders who prioritize democratic values, economic development, and self-reliance.

Encouraging all African nations to pursue greater autonomy and effective management of natural resources, the ADC highlighted the importance of navigating citizens through the challenges posed by the global economic landscape.

The ADC's statement serves as a rallying cry for regional and continental bodies to address the pressing issues facing Togo and other African nations, advocating for collective action in pursuit of stability, democracy, and prosperity on the continent.

More about the Africa Development Council

The Africa Development Council (ADC) was originally incorporated as Science and Technology Advocacy Renaissance for Africa in 2008, which has been renamed Africa Development Council and incorporated in Ghana, in 2023.

The Africa Development Council (ADC) is a non-profit organization that was founded to promote sustainable industrial development in Africa.

The ADC works with a variety of stakeholders, including African governments, businesses, civil society organizations, and international partners. ADC is a trans-Africa Kingdom, aimed at restoring Africa to her former glory of a self-sufficient continent in terms of socioeconomic & scientific civilization on the globe.

ADC’s vision is to be Africa’s leading advocate for sustainable industrial development, helping to transform Africa from a loan-dependent continent to a self-sufficient continent through the development of a strong industrial base.

The mission is to promote sustainable industrial development in Africa by facilitating the development of innovative industrial solutions to Africa’s most pressing challenges, such as poverty, hunger, disease, and climate change, building the capacity of African businesses, governments, and civil society organizations to participate in and benefit from industrial development, and advocating for policies that support industrial development in Africa.