ECOWAS Reacts To Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger's Withdrawal From Body | READ DETAILS
Faith Ukanwa
Jan 29, 2024
ECOWAS Reacts To Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger's Withdrawal From Body | READ DETAILS
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has said the Body has not been formally informed of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger's intention to withdraw their membership.
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ALL FACTS NEWSPAPER (AFNEWS), had reported that the three countries under military juntas, on Sunday, announced their immediate withdrawal from ECOWAS as the Body "has become a threat to it's member states".
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The ECOWAS Commission, Abuja, in a communique issued via it's official X handle on Sunday, said;
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"The attention of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Commission) has been drawn to a statement broadcast on the National Televisions of Mali and Niger announcing the decision of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to withdraw from ECOWAS.
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"The ECOWAS Commission is yet to receive any direct formal notification from the three Member States about their intention to withdraw from the Community.
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"The ECOWAS Commission, as directed by the Authority of Heads of State and Government, has been working assiduously with these countries for the restoration of constitutional order.
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Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali remain important members of the Community and the Authority remains committed to finding a negotiated solution to the political impasse.
"The ECOWAS Commission remains seized with the development and shall make further pronouncements as the situation evolvesÔÇØ.
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— Faith Ukanwa