The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has sent a
strong warning to the people of Burkina Faso that it will not “recognize
any ascension to power through non constitutional means,” in the midst
of the current political challenges.
The President of the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS), President John Mahama |
This was contained in a press statement signed by it’s Chairman, President John Mahama.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has sent a
strong warning to the people of Burkina Faso that it will not “recognize
any ascension to power through non constitutional means,” in the midst
of the current political challenges.
This was contained in a press statement signed by it’s Chairman, President John Mahama.
President Mahama said ECOWAS has followed with “grave attention the
events unfolding in Burkina Faso and the tension around the process
leading to the consideration of the draft bill on constitutional
amendment.”
Protesters set fire to Burkina Faso’s parliament over plans to extend President Blaise Compaore’s 27-year-rule.
Members of Parliament had to suspend a vote on changing the
constitution to allow Mr Compaore to stand for re-election next year.
Mr Compaore first took power in a coup in 1987, and has won four disputed elections since then.
According to President Mahama, ECOWAS has taken note of the decision
by the government to withdraw the passing of this draft bill.
He said ECOWAS believes that this decision is geared towards preserving the stability and peace in the country.
ECOWAS
has therefore, called on the people of Burkina Faso to remain calm and
law abiding, and also called on the security forces to respect and act
in accordance with the constitution of the Republic.
It
also called on all the parties involved, notably the entire political
class to embrace dialogue with a view to arriving at a political
consensus that will lead to free, fair and credible election consistent
with constitutional provisions.
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