ECOWAS Parliament will ensure participatory democracy-Speakers

Accra (Greater Accra) 6 May ?99

Delegates to the just-ended First Conference of Speakers of West African Parliaments on Wednesday underscored the need for governments in the sub-region to break barriers that hinder unity and co-operation.

In a communique, they contended that, by institutionalising the conference, West African governments will be contributing meaningfully to the establishment of an ECOWAS Parliament.

Such a parliament will not only deepen the practices of representative and participatory democracy but will also place good governance and the rule of law within the framework of a dynamic African Parliamentary system.

It will also serve as a source of inspiration and hope for the progress of regional integration and development.