The Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), President Nana Akufo-Addo has given the assurance that the body will put in measures to restore peace in Mali.
Addressing the emergency extraordinary session of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government in Accra on Sunday, May 30, 2021, Akufo-Addo admonished his colleague African leaders to join hands in resolving the political and security situation in the Republic of Mali.
“I urge Your excellencies to remain resolute in supporting the people of Mali to finding a peaceful solution and restoring democracy and stability in the country. In this respect, we must critically examine the dynamics of the situation and make informed decisions.”
“I am using this opportunity to reiterate on behalf of ECOWAS our continued commitment to the peaceful transition in Mali, with the basic goal of restoring democratic governance and working for the stability of Mali and our region,” he added.
Colonel Assimi Goïta, has been named as the transitional president by Mali’s Constitutional Court.
He had declared himself as President after he successfully toppled the government.
This is the second coup in nine months in Mali.
He led the first coup in August 2020 which saw the elected President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta forced out of office.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com