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WAEC Government 2021 Question 49

Question 49

ECOWAS

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is saddled with many problems, one of which is

  1. A.colonial heritage.
  2. B.facilitation of movement of people.
  3. C.inter-state trading.
  4. D.sports and cultural exchange.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (colonial heritage.)

Explanation

Different colonial legacies (English, French, Portuguese languages, currencies and ties) divide ECOWAS members. Since 2024–25 the split has deepened: Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger left ECOWAS (effective January 2025) to form the Alliance of Sahel States (AES).