加纳总统 John Dramani Mahama 先生敦促西非国家经济共同体（ECOWAS）成员国加强区域团结以捍卫民主治理，警告称任何成员国的民主崩溃都将损害所有国家的稳定与进步。

在 Goodluck Jonathan 基金会主办的 2025 年民主对话会上，总统强调，若要让该地区避免滑向威权主义和政治动荡，就必须共同捍卫民主价值观。

"我们必须构建区域团结，因为一国民主的沦陷将削弱所有国家的民主根基。"

"作为东道主，加纳将再次承诺维护民主 -- 不仅是口头宣示，更要付诸实践。我们将捍卫国家机构的独立性，支持言论自由，并继续与西共体站在一起，促进西非地区的民主治理。" Mahama 总统表示。

此番呼吁正值多个西共体成员国面临政治不确定性、宪法危机，以及民众要求问责和改善治理的压力日益加剧之际。

Mahama 总统提出了维系西非民主的五点框架：强化独立司法、议会和选举机构；为民众提供可感知的发展成果；保护新闻自由和公民空间；开展民主价值观公民教育；以及培育跨境团结。

Mahama Urges ECOWAS to Unite against Threats to Democracy

President John Dramani Mahama has urged countries within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to strengthen regional solidarity in protecting democratic governance, warning that the collapse of democracy in any single member state undermines the stability and progress of all.

Speaking at the 2025 Democracy Dialogues, organised under the auspices of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation, President Mahama stressed that democratic values must be defended collectively if the region is to avoid backsliding into authoritarianism and political instability.

“We must also build regional solidarity, because the fall of democracy in one nation weakens democracy in all other nations.

"As host, Ghana, recommits to upholding democracy, not just in rhetoric but in practice. We will defend the independence of our institutions, support free expression, and continue to stand with ECOWAS in promoting democratic governance across West Africa,” he said.

The President’s call comes at a time when several ECOWAS states face political uncertainty, constitutional crises, and mounting pressure from citizens demanding accountability and better governance.

He outlined a five-point framework for sustaining democracy in West Africa, including strengthening independent courts, parliaments, and electoral bodies; delivering visible development to citizens; protecting press freedom and civic space; educating citizens about democratic values; and fostering cross-border solidarity.

来源：My Joy Online

文：Emma Ankrah

翻译：无尽夏

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