Acting President condemns mutiny in Cote d’Ivoire

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May 17, 2017 5:08 PM

Osinbajo expressed displeasure at the development via a statement released by his spokesman, Laolu Akande.

Nigeria's Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo

Acting President,

Osinbajo expressed displeasure at the development via a statement released by his spokesman, Laolu Akande.

The statement reads:

“The Federal Government of Nigeria wishes to condemn in strong terms the recent developments in Cote d’Ivoire in which a small fraction of the country’s Armed Forces mutinied against the Government.”

“Nigeria expresses strong and unflinching support for the Government of President Allassane Ouattara and welcomes ongoing efforts at resolving the crisis.”

“In this context, the Federal Government urges the parties to the crisis to exercise maximum restraint, remain calm and continue with dialogue and negotiations with the Government of President Ouattara.”

“The Federal Government further urges the people of Cote d’Ivoire to remain steadfast in their support for the Government and to refrain from giving support to the mutineers in the overall interest of peace, tranquility, good order and prosperity of the country.”

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According to the statement, Osinbajo has been engaged in phone discussions with the Ivorien President and the President of Liberia, Mrs. Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, who is also the current ECOWAS Chairperson, seeking ways towards a peaceful resolution.

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