“We are in Senegal to witness a beautiful process where the ... people stayed strong and ensured that the rule of law was followed.'
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He said the election is too important for the region’s democratic credentials, noting that, “failure is not an option.” He said for him personally, being chosen to lead the mission is an opportunity to continue his work in upholding the principles that hold the region together, a job he has been engaged in for over forty years since he first became Nigeria’s minister for external affairs.
He said the situation in Senegal shows there is a brighter side to things and also proved the progressive nature of the region as Senegal remains one of only two member states in West Africa that has not succumbed to military rule since independence, the other being Cape Verde. The commissioner pointed to the fact that there is no longer any question or issues of presidents seeking third terms in the region and he noted the successful hand over in Liberia recently where three of the nation’s leaders, the former president, the then president and the incoming president attended the inauguration.
He said the ECOWAS observer mission was in Senegal to demonstrate solidarity with the Senegalese people and to ensure that any hiccup or problem is resolved amicably.
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