President Akufo-Addo will, on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, lead the leadership of ECOWAS in a virtual emergency summit on the Guinea Coup.
This was disclosed by the Director of Communications at the Presidency, Eugene Arhin, on Tuesday, September 7, 2021.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has strongly condemned the coup d’état that took place in the Republic of Guinea Conakry on Sunday.
President Akufo-Addo, who is also the Chair of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government, said ECOWAS demands the immediate and unconditional release of President Alpha Condé, as well as others, arrested.
“ECOWAS notes with great concern the recent political developments which occurred in Conakry, Republic of Guinea. She condemns with the greatest firmness this coup attempt on Sunday, September 5, 2021.
“ECOWAS demands respect for the physical integrity of the President of the Republic, the Professor Alpha Condé, and his immediate and unconditional release, as well as that of all the personalities, arrested,” the statement added.
Reacting to this, Eugene Arhin noted that the President also cut short his tour to organize the emergency meeting.
He indicated that the emergency meeting would start at 2:00 pm to find a solution to the matter.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
