WAEC Geography 2015 Question 48

Question 48

West Africa and ECOWAS

One of the problems limiting the achievement of the objectives of the Economic Community of West Africa States is

  1. A.use of common currency.
  2. B.strong colonial ties.
  3. C.climatic differences.
  4. D.similarity in languages.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (strong colonial ties.)

Explanation

Member states keep strong ties with their former colonial powers (Britain, France), which weakens trade and cooperation among themselves.