Following political chaos in Burkina Faso, ECOWAS Chairman
John Mahama has reiterated the regional body's principle of non-recognition of
leaders who rise to power through unconstitutional means. In a statement from
the Presidency last Thursday night, President Mahama drew the attention of the
political class in the West African country to work within the ECOWAS protocol
on democracy and good governance to stabilize the country. Burkina Faso president declares state
of emergency and the
army yesterday announced the dissolution of the country’s National
Assembly and the establishment of a new transitional governing body
after nearly two days of opposition protests outside government buildings. Burkina protestors burn parliament,
ransack state TV.
The violent protest forced MPs to abandon a vote aimed at allowing Mr. Compaore
to seek re-election in 2015. Generla Traore has not spelt out who would lead
the interim administration. Blaise Compaoré has been in office for some 27
years wants to stand in next presidential elections despite exhausting his two
term mandate of five years. Protests at attempts to amend the term limits began
a year ago, fuelled by the high cost of living. President Mahama has welcomed
the withdrawal of the draft bill on constitutional amendment which has been the
focal point of the conflict.
Source:Myjoyonline.com
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