ECOWAS Commission has faulted the attempte change of government in the Republic of Benin on Sunday.
It pledged 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 conveyed this in a statement by its Directorate of Communication on Sunday said.
ECOWAS Commission,the statement said, has received with consternation reports of an attempted military take-over in the Republic of Benin.
It added:”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 theConstitution and the territorial integrity of Benin.”
