The United Nations says it will only support Africa countries who are democratic.
Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations Amina Mohammed made the statement after meeting with President Bola Tinubu on Friday at the state house, Abuja.
The deputy secretary General visit is on the delegation meeting within west Africa.
Amina told state house correspondents that although UN is not working for ECOWAS, it will support the leadership in ensuring there is food, energy security amongst others in the region.
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She said Regional Integration is at the heart of what ECOWAS want and the proposal by ECOWAS in its last meeting, to have President Faye of Senegal and President Faure of Togo to continue their dialogue and engagement is a good one, but form discussions with the countries she and team say aggrieved countries have decided to go ahead with their alliance.
ECOWAS leadership has opted for dialogue with military Juntas for return to democracy after lifting of sanctions.
The UN team visited Senegal, Guinea Conakry, Mali, Niger and Ethopia for finance mission.
(Editor: Ebuwa Omo-Osagie)
