The Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has unanimously endorsed President John Dramani Mahama as the African Union (AU) Chair when the rotating position comes to West Africa in 2027.
The endorsement follows a unanimous recommendation by the ECOWAS Council of Ministers, which nominated President Mahama as the sole candidate from the sub-region.
The recommendation was adopted during the Council’s 95th Ordinary Session held in Abuja and subsequently forwarded for formal endorsement on Sunday, December 14, 2025.
ECOWAS expressed appreciation to member states for their support of Ghana’s candidacy, citing the country’s contributions to regional integration and its strong standing in international diplomacy.
In a statement, the Council reaffirmed ECOWAS’ commitment to supporting candidates from member states for leadership positions in international organisations, including the African Union, to ensure that the region’s interests are effectively represented and protected.
The Council noted that the endorsement reflects ECOWAS’ resolve to strengthen West Africa’s influence within continental and global institutions, particularly the African Union.
The recommendation now calls on the Authority of Heads of State and Government to formally adopt the declaration endorsing Ghana’s bid for the AU Chairmanship in 2027.
