President Akufo-Addo has charged leaders from across the ECOWAS sub-region, who are meeting in Accra, to be unyielding in ensuring that the government and people of Mali return to a peaceful, stable democratic rule.
He said this at the Extraordinary ECOWAS Summit on the Mali Crisis held at the Kempinski Gold Coast City Hotel, Accra, on May 30. The obajective of the meeting is to address the political crisis in Mali where the military has ousted the civilian government twice this year.
Delivering the opening remarks, Akufo-Addo said it is important that the leaders, “critically examine the dynamics of the current situation and make informed decisions,” in order to find a holistic and amicable solution to the impasse in Mali.
Akufo-Addo, who is also the Chairman of the ECOWAS, reiterated the sub-regional body's continued commitment to peaceful transition in Mali, “with the basic goal of restoring democratic governance and working for the stability of Mali and of our region.”
The usurper, Col. Assimi Goïta, seized power for a second time 4 days ago, after a government reshuffle saw two senior army officers replaced within the interim government.
According to foreign news sources, Col. Goïta was not consulted on the reshuffle, thus leading to his ousting of the interim President and Prime Minister of Mali.
President Bah Ndaw and PM Moctar Ouane who were arrested right after their ousting have since officially resigned from the positions and been released from their confinement at a military barracks on the outskirts of the capital, Bamako.
In attendance at the ECOWAS Summit is Col Goïta, former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, President of the ECOWAS Commission, Jean-Claude Kassi Brou and Vice President, ECOWAS Commission, Finda Koroma, among several other leaders of ECOWAS countries.
Latest Stories
-
Paris Olympic hopes hang in the balance as Ghana’s 4×100 relay team drops baton at World Relays
8 mins -
Western Regional House of Chiefs commends Bawumia for his humility and respect for traditional authorities
58 mins -
#JustTurned18: First-time voters critical to deciding 2024 presidential election
2 hours -
Video: EC lied that the cost per voter in 2020 was $7.7; it was $12.5 – Bright Simons
2 hours -
Former IGP passes on
3 hours -
Ejisu by-election: Kwadaso MP gave money to EC officials out of goodwill – Ahiagbah
3 hours -
Millennium City: Land owner breaks silence on fatal shooting of soldier
3 hours -
Photos of 2024 Aboakyer Festival
3 hours -
#JustTurned18: I now have an opportunity to use my thumb to bring someone into power – Excited prospective voters
4 hours -
OSP acted as a whistleblower transferring Cecilia Dapaah’s case to EOCO – Sammy Darko
4 hours -
IMF calls for tariff adjustment for energy sector cost recovery
4 hours -
Samson’s Take: Journalists, block the pretentious idiots
6 hours -
Real Madrid crowned LaLiga champions after Barcelona’s defeat at Girona
6 hours -
Daniel Otting Awuah elected SRC President of Ghana School of Law
7 hours -
Lawrence Ati-Zigi signs St. Gallen contract extension
7 hours