Abuja, Oct 30: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) issued on Saturday a statement on the mission to Guinea, without mentioning the country’s President Alpha Conde detained by rebels, although the group spoke in favor of the leader’s release.
In early September, a group of Guinean military led by Col. Mamady Doumbouya stormed the presidential palace and detained the president. Doumbouya declared the parliament dissolved and the constitution void. ECOWAS suspended Guinea’s membership due to the military takeover and called for the release of Conde.
“The Mission commended the important decisions taken by the Transition authorities, notably the adoption of the Transition Charter, the appointment of a civilian Prime Minister, and the ongoing formation of a broad-based Government,” ECOWAS said in a communique.
ECOWAS pledged to provide Guinea with assistance in conducting a constitutional reform and support for electoral process. The community also urged international partners to support the transitional process in Guinea.
(UNI)
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