Expressing his dissatisfaction over the recent development in Mali which has put the country in chaos, President Buhari through is twitter handle at the noon hours of Thurday, 20th of August sent a note of warning to the mutinying soldiers in Mali.
According to the president, who sees the events as a set back and threat to peace and security, advised Malians to act responsibly and ensure full restoration of constitutional order and stability,
His tweet reads;
“The events in Mali are great setbacks for regional diplomacy, with grave consequences for the peace and security of West Africa” adding that “It is time for the unconstitutional ‘authority’ in Mali to act responsibly and ensure restoration of constitutional order, peace and stability”
President Buhari further maintained that “Nigeria strongly supports the efforts of ECOWAS Chairman, President Mahamadou Issoufou, for wider regional and continental consultations with ECOWAS, the AU and the UN, and the adoption of strong measures to bring speedy resolution to the situation.”
Recall that the President of Mali, Ibrahim Boubacar has at the late hours of Tuesday resigned from his office after armed soldiers seized him from his home in a dramatic power grab following months of protest, demanding his ouster. It would be of note also that Mali is now be rule by a 25 years old Military Officer immediately after the former leader officially tendered his resignation.
By Chinenye Gertrude
GGB reports
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