West Africa: Are we so back, or is it so over? In July 2023, Tinubu told the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS): “I am with you, and Nigeria, we are back.” It felt like a subtle shade at Muhammadu Buhari’s passive foreign policy, and a huge promise that Nigeria would dominate West Africa again. In 2026, after three years of Tinubu’s leadership, the vibe is completely different. It is looking less like “we are so back” and a lot m…
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