President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed his unwavering belief in the democratic aspirations of West Africans.
Despite the region facing numerous challenges, including coups and terrorist insurgencies, the President emphasised that the desire for democracy remains strong among the populace.
“I am confident that the majority of people in West Africa continue to have great faith,” President Akufo-Addo stated in an interview on France24 on Friday.
Adding “The desire of our people to live within democratic culture is incontestable.”
Meanwhile, President Akufo-Addo expressed strong condemnation of the treatment of former Niger President Mohammed Bazoum.
Bazoum, a democratically elected leader, was ousted from power in a coup on July 26, 2023, and has since been detained by the military junta.
President Akufo-Addo emphasised the unacceptable nature of Bazoum’s detention, stating, “It is completely unacceptable that a democratically elected leader like Bazoum should be treated in the manner in which he’s been treated.”
He underscored the importance of continuing to advocate for Bazoum’s release, highlighting that his freedom remains a priority for ECOWAS.
“We have to continue to insist on his freedom. As far as I am concerned, his unconditional freedom is still very much on the table, and we will continue to agitate for it and be part of the ECOWAS demand that he be freed as soon as possible,” President Akufo-Addo asserted.
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