Mr Adjei made the call in an interview with the media as Ghana marked National Thanksgiving Day on July 1, 2025.

Mr Adjei said: “ECOWAS must not only act when the guns are fired; they must speak when the pen rewrites constitutions to suit power, not the people.”

Reflecting on Ghana’s journey under the Fourth Republic, he pointed to the historic transition in 2001 when former President Jerry John Rawlings peacefully handed over power to former President John Agyekum Kufuor, defying widespread scepticism and setting a democratic precedent for the continent.

“Many thought Rawlings would never hand over, but he did. That singular act saved Ghana from uncertainty and preserved our democracy,” he recalled.
He said since then, Ghana has experienced five peaceful transitions of power, including handovers between rival political parties – something still rare in parts of Africa.

“This is our national miracle,” he said, adding, “It didn’t happen by accident. It happened because the people demanded it, and our leaders responded with maturity.”

On Togo, the President of NALAG expressed grave concern about recent constitutional amendments aimed at allowing President Faure Gnassingbé to continue in power indefinitely.

Togo is sliding into authoritarianism under a democratic disguise,” he said, stating “This is not democracy. It is manipulation.”
He criticised the continued silence of ECOWAS and the African Union, arguing that waiting until after a coup to issue condemnations renders their institutions ineffective and reactive rather than proactive.

Mr Adjei asked:” Do we only recognise democracy after it’s been violently overthrown? Must soldiers march into the palace before we act? The signs are there. The people are restless. Institutions are weakened. The time to act is now.”

The NALAG President encouraged the Togolese citizens, saying, “Be strong, but be wise. Be bold but be peaceful.

“Africa’s youth are rising – not with guns, but with knowledge and clarity. Let no one hijack your frustration. Let your pursuit of freedom be louder than any propaganda.”
He called on the diplomatic missions for intervention in the Togo crisis to prevent a repeat of the tragedies witnessed in Guinea, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.

Mr Adjei reminded Ghanaians and Africans that peace is both a responsibility and a reward.
He said: “As we give thanks for Ghana’s democracy, let us also work to ensure that the same peace we enjoy becomes a reality for our brothers and sisters in Togo, Sudan, Congo, and beyond.

“Africa must rise not just with slogans – but with systems.”