Niger Coup - ECOWAS Gives Ultimatum for Return to Normalcy,... PremiumTimesng: WestAfrica
"... in the event the authorities demands are not met within one week, take all measures necessary to restore constitutional order in the Republic of Niger such measures may include the use of force," ECOWAS stated., on Sunday, announced a one-week ultimatum for coup plotters in Niger to hand over power to the democratically elected government or risk the use of force.
The communique was read by ECOWAS Commission chairperson, Omar Touray, at the Extraordinary Summit held in Abuja and convened in response to the Wednesday coup in Niger. Reading the communique in Abuja, Mr Touray noted that the bloc had collectively reached several resolutions including that President Mohammed Bazoum remains the legitimate elected president and head of state of the Republic of Niger as recognized by ECOWAS, AU and the international community.
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