ECOWAS condemns plot to truncate peace, democracy in Sierra Leone

ECOWAS Chair and Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, during second summit on Niger coup held in Abuja on Thursday, August 10, 2023
ECOWAS Chair and Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, during second summit on Niger coup held in Abuja on Thursday, August 10, 2023

 

 

By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja –

 

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has condemned the plot by some individuals to truncate democracy and disturb the peace of Sierra Leonians.

 

It also called for the arrest and prosecution of everyone involved in the illegality.

 

This is contained in a statement issued by ECOWAS on Sunday in Abuja.

 

The statement said: “The bloc has learnt, with utter disgust, a plot by certain individuals to aquire arms and disturb the peace and constitutional order in Sierra Leone.

“ECOWAS condemns this act and calls for the arrest and prosecution of everyone involved in the illegality.

“The bloc has always maintained its zero-tolerance for unconstitutional change of government.

“We want to reaffirm our commitment to supporting the government and the people of Sierra Leone’s quest to deepen democracy and good governance by consolidating peace and security so as to foster socio-economic development.

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