ECOWAS Rejects Niger Junta’s Proposed 3-Year Transition Plan

The proposed three-year power transition plan put forward by the military junta of Niger Republic has been declined by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

Recall that Abdourahmane Tiani, the self-declared leader of Niger Republic, stated on Saturday, August 19, that the nation would transition back to civilian governance within a span of three years.

In response to the announcement made on Sunday, August 20, Abdel-Fatau Musah, the ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, emphasized that extended transition periods would no longer be tolerated within the region.

“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.

“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, Military aspect is very much on”.