ECOWAS Commission has condemned the attempted uncomfortable change of government in the Republic of Benin, pledging total support for the territorial integrity of the people, including the deployment of standby regional standby force, to defend the Constitution and the
territorial integrity of Benin.
ECOWAS in a statement by its Directorate of Communication on Sunday said; “ECOWAS Commission has received with consternation reports of an attempted military take-over in the Republic of Benin.
“ECOWAS strongly condemns thus unconstitutional move that represents a subversion of the will of the people of Benin.
“ECOWAS calls for the full respect of the Constitution of Benin and salutes the efforts of the
Government and the Republican Army in bringing the situation under control.
“ECOWAS holds the leaders of the plot both individually and collectively responsable for
any loss to life and property occasioned by their action.
“ECOWAS will support the Government and the people in all forms necessary, including the deployment of the regional standby force, to defend the Constitution and the
territorial integrity of Benin.”



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