In Côte d’Ivoire, the ruling RHDP has secured a majority in the legislative elections, raising questions about political balance and opposition strength.

In Guinea, transitional leader General Mamady Doumbouya has been declared the winner of the presidential election, marking a critical moment in the country’s return to constitutional order.

Meanwhile, Benin is preparing for legislative and municipal elections scheduled for January 11, with attention on electoral credibility, participation, and political inclusion.

To help us unpack the implications of these developments for democratic governance and citizen participation in the sub-region, we are joined by

David Morgan ASSOGBA METONDJI, the Director, MORGAN TRAINING, a consultancy firm which deals in capacity building and geopolitics, and the author of the book Making an ECOWAS of the people a reality.

Alhaji Oldman Sam Saryon, the chief law enforcement consultant and intelligence analyst with Global Strategic Solutions Incorporated, Monrovia, Liberia

Austine Aigbe, WADEMOS lesion officer with ECOWAS

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