The Economic Community of West African States has insisted that the ousted President of Niger Republic Mohamed BAZOUM remains the authentic leader recognized by the sub-regional body.
In a statement issued on the development on the West African state ECOWAS said it rejects the coup which it said is in violation of democratic principles of the management of political power in the region.
STATEMENT OF THE ECONOMIC COMMUNITY OF THE WEST AFRICAN STATES (ECOWAS) ON THE SITUATION IN THE REPUBLIC OF NIGER
1. ECOWAS is following with growing concern the developments underway in the Republic of Niger since Wednesday, July 26, 2023, marked by Communiqué No. 1 of the Army Staff, announcing the seizure of power by the Military Command of the Nigerien Armed Forces.
2. ECOWAS vigourously rejects this published Communiqué and condemns this coup, which is in total violation of the democratic principles that under the management of political power in the ECOWAS area.
3. ECOWAS is for the immediate release of President Mohamed BAZOUM, who remains the legitimate and legal President of Niger recognised by ECOWAS.
4. ECOWAS renews its firm opposition to any change in political power by unconstitutional means and demands a return to constitutional order in Niger without delay and without condition
