Buhari delighted at successes recorded by ECOWAS in Mali
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday received updates on the
Mali situation from the Special Envoy/Mediator to the West African country,
former President Goodluck Jonathan. President Buhari expressed delight that the
Mali situation had calmed down considerably, following interventions by leaders
of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
“We can’t do hop, step and jump like other developed nations of the world, but
one is delighted at the successes recorded,” the President said. After the
intervention by the military in Mali, ECOWAS had insisted on a transition
government led by a civilian, and return to Constitutional order within 12-18
months, among others.
Giving updates, Dr Jonathan said the mission given him by ECOWAS leaders was
almost fully done, as a government with a largely civilian face has been
inaugurated. “The President has been sworn in, the Prime Minister, and
Ministers too. The military has only four portfolios for serving officers, and
the government has taken off. The Council, which will work like
parliamentarians, will be inaugurated soon,” Dr Jonathan said. He added that
the Chairman of ECOWAS, President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana would formally brief
West African leaders soon.
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