Monday, December 23

AU says B.faso, Mali, Niger withdrawal unacceptable

Meanwhile, the AU has said that the said withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger is not acceptable.

AU said it believed in the unity of ECOWAS and would support all efforts to ensure the region’s prosperity.

Moussa Faki, Chairperson of AU Commission also commended the efforts of ECOWAS at addressing insecurity in the region.

Besides, Faki who was represented by Ambassador Adeoye also described ECOWAS as a pace setter in the area of security and constitutional transition of government as exemplified in the recent elections in the region.

“African Union is very proud of ECOWAS. We advocate and fully support unity of ECOWAS.
“The withdrawal of the three countries is not acceptable to African Union.”

He therefore assured ECOWAS that AU will continue to support all its efforts.

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