FG condemns detention of Mali’s interim president, prime minister

The detention of Mali’s interim President Bah Ndaw and Prime Minister Moctar Ouane has been criticized by the Federal Government.

On Monday, May 24, 2021, soldiers reportedly took both officials in Mali’s transitional government to the Kati Military Camp near the capital, Bamako.

The Federal Government characterized the action as “completely unacceptable” in a statement released on Tuesday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Spokesperson, Ferdinand Nwoye.

The action, according to the statement, could jeopardize peacebuilding efforts and the timeline for the restoration of democratic governance in Mali.

“As a result, the Federal Government of Nigeria demands that the President and Prime Minister be released immediately and unconditionally. The perpetrators of the heinous act should be aware that stakeholders in the area and Mali’s friends oppose any intimidation of detained officials, including forced resignations, according to the document.