ECOWAS Reacts To Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger’s Withdrawal From Body | READ DETAILS

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has said the Body has not been formally informed of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger’s intention to withdraw their membership.

Trust Base News had reported that the three countries under military juntas, on Sunday, announced their immediate withdrawal from ECOWAS as the Body “has become a threat to it’s member states”.

The ECOWAS Commission, Abuja, in a communique issued via it’s official X handle on Sunday, said;

“The attention of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Commission) has been drawn to a statement broadcast on the National Televisions of Mali and Niger announcing the decision of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to withdraw from ECOWAS.

“The ECOWAS Commission is yet to receive any direct formal notification from the three Member States about their intention to withdraw from the Community.

“The ECOWAS Commission, as directed by the Authority of Heads of State and Government, has been working assiduously with these countries for the restoration of constitutional order.

Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali remain important members of the Community and the Authority remains committed to finding a negotiated solution to the political impasse.

“The ECOWAS Commission remains seized with the development and shall make further pronouncements as the situation evolves”.