“The Authority expresses deep concern over the political developments in the Republic of Guinea following the coup d'état of 5 September 2021 and their consequences for regional peace and stability. It reaffirms its unreserved opposition to any political change by unconstitutional means and condemns, in the strongest terms, this coup,” the Authority says in its final communiqué.
“The Authority demands respect for the physical safety of the President of the Republic and Head of State, H.E. Alpha Condé, and his immediate and unconditional release, as well as that of all arrested persons. It holds the coup plotters, under the aegis of the National Committee for Reconciliation and Development (CNRD), individually and collectively responsible for the physical safety of President Alpha Condé and the arrested persons.”
“The Authority calls for the immediate return to constitutional order and demands that the Defence and Security Forces maintain a constitutional posture.”
“The Heads of State and Government express their solidarity with the people of Guinea and affirm their determination to take every necessary action for the restoration of constitutional order in Guinea, in conformity with the Supplementary Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance. To that end, the Authority decides as follows: a. to suspend Guinea from all ECOWAS governing bodies with immediate effect, b. to immediately dispatch a high-level ECOWAS mission to Guinea to assess the situation, c. the Authority will review the situation in light of developments in the Republic of Guinea and the Assessment mission report.”
The Authority calls on the African Union and the United Nations to endorse the decisions stated in paragraphs 8, 9, 10 and 11 of this Final Communique.
