Breaking: ECOWAS elects Ghana president, Akufo-Addo new Chairman South West By Olusegun Kugbayi On Sep 7, 2020 341 Share The President of Ghana, Prof. Nana Akufo-Addo has been elected as the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), at the ongoing 57th ECOWAS Summit. Related Posts Gunmen on motorcycle attack, shoot Accord Party chairman in… Jun 4, 2026 Gunmen kidnap Ekiti LG Vice-Chairman, police confirm her… May 22, 2026 Terrorists in large numbers occupying 40 out of 137 LGs in… May 20, 2026 The summit is being held in Niamey, capital of Niger. Details later.. Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)