17th August 2023 4:00:03 PM
2 mins readThe ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security, Abdel-Fatau Musah, has staunchly upheld the regional organization's position regarding military intervention in Niger.
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In response to appeals calling for a reconsideration of the decision for military action, Musah characterized such entreaties as lacking justification.
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During his address at the Extraordinary Meeting of the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff convened in Accra, Ambassador Musah underscored the severity of the situation unfolding in Niger.
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The purpose of this meeting is to strategically formulate an intervention plan for Niger, pending approval from ECOWAS leaders.
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Ambassador Musah unequivocally stated that if ongoing diplomatic discussions fail to yield desired outcomes, the standby force is prepared to take resolute action. He further affirmed the steadfast commitment of the regional body to preserving peace and stability within Niger.
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With a strong emphasis on the paramount significance of democratic governance, Ambassador Musah highlighted the comprehensive utilization of all available strategies to facilitate Niger's restoration to its rightful democratic trajectory.
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“Let no one be in doubt that if everything fails, the valiant forces of West Africa, both the Military and Civilian components are ready to answer the call of duty. Your valiance has been demonstrated time and time again,” Ambassador Musah said.
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He added that “by all means available constitutional order will be restored in the country.”
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He claims that ECOWAS' involvement demonstrates a commitment to sustaining democratic standards and preserving the political environment in the area.
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Abdul-Fatau Musah also outlined the powerful tools ECOWAS has at its disposal to deal with the circumstance.
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He revealed that the regional organization has plenty of resources and capacities to deal with and counter the disruption caused by the Niger junta and strive toward the restoration of democratic government in the nation.
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