Gen. Abdourahamane Tiani, the leader of the military junta in Niger Republic, had previously announced on Saturday that he would step.....
By Johnson Atoukudu
The three-year power transition plan proposed by the Niger junta has been turned down by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Abdel-Fatau Musah, the ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security, conveyed this rejection in an interview with the BBC on Sunday.
Gen. Abdourahamane Tiani, the leader of the military junta in Niger Republic, had previously announced on Saturday that he would step down from power within three years, cautioning that foreign intervention wouldn’t be effortless.
He stated in a televised address broadcast by Tele Sahel, “Our ambition is not to confiscate power. The transition period will not exceed three years; meanwhile, political parties are urged to submit their vision for the transition within 30 days.
“There’s availability for any dialogue, provided that it takes into account the aspirations of the people of Niger. However, any intervention will open Pandora box and will not be a walk in the park.”
His caution came after an ECOWAS delegation arrived in the nation to make a last diplomatic effort before making a decision regarding military intervention against the junta.
However, during the BBC interview, Musah contended that Tchiani’s suggestion was merely a facade for engaging in discussions and diplomatic efforts.
He said, “ECOWAS is not accepting any prolonged transition again in the region. They just have to get ready to hand over in the shortest possible time.”
He added that the “military aspect is very much on.”
“The earlier they give power back to civilians and concentrate on their primary responsibility that is defending the territorial integrity of Niger, the better for them” he added.
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