Members of the Niger Junta
By Fatou Sillah
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has strongly condemned the Nigerien junta’s decision to charge President Mohamed Bazoum with high treason.
“ECOWAS has learnt with stupefaction attempts to bring charges of high treason against H.E. Mohamed Bazoum, President of the Republic of Niger. ECOWAS condemns this move as it represents yet another form of provocation and contradicts the reported willingness of the military authorities in the Republic of Niger to restore constitutional order through peaceful means,” ECOWAS said in a press statement on Monday.
ECOWAS reaffirms that President Bazoum is the democratically elected President of Niger and is recognized by ECOWAS.
“President Bazoum remains the democratically-elected President of the Republic of Niger recognized by ECOWAS and the international community. ECOWAS condemns his illegal detention and calls for his immediate release and reinstatement,” the statement State,” the statement ends.