The Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security at the Economic Community of West African States , Abdel-Fatau Musa , has underscored the critical role of the ECOWAS Council of the Wise in preventing conflicts and promoting peace across West Africa. He made the remarks during an interview at the opening ceremony of the 3rd Retreat of the ECOWAS Council of the Wise held in Accra , under the theme “Fostering the Effectiveness of the ECOWAS Council of the Wise.” According to him, the Council of the Wise is made up of distinguished individuals from member states who have excelled in their fields and can use their experience and diplomatic skills to mediate tensions before they escalate into violence. Women and men who have excelled in their areas of activity and can share their experience with the coming generations, and also use their diplomatic skills to resolve crises before they turn into violence, are what make up the Council of the Wise,” he said. He explained that o...