Niger: ECOWAS turns down junta’s 3 year transition proposal
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Junta leaders in Niger
The Economic Community of West African States—ECOWAS, has vehemently rejected a three-year power transition proposal by the junta controlled government of Niger Republic.
Recall that the military government under the command of General Abdourahmane Tiani had said on Saturday, August 19, that the country will return to civilian rule within three years.
While reacting to the announcement on Sunday, August 20, Abdel-Fatau Musah, the regional bloc commissioner for political affairs said they will no longer tolerate prolonged transition periods in the region.
Musah said, “ECOWAS is not accepting any prolonged transition again in the region. They just have to get ready to hand over in the shortest possible time.
“The earlier they give power back to civilians and concentrate on their primary responsibility that is defending the territorial integrity of Niger, the better for them, Military aspect is very much on”.
