The military government of Burkina Faso has made an announcement, that, the junta rule will be extended by five (5) years.
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| Burkina Faso ruler, Capt. Ibrahim Traore. Photo: Getty Images |
This will enable Capt Ibrahim Traoré, ruler of Burkina Faso, to contest the next presidential election, the state-owned broadcaster reveals.
According to bbc.com:
Burkina Faso’s military government has announced it will extend junta rule for another five years.
The country’s ruler, Capt Ibrahim Traoré, will also be able to contest the next presidential election, the state-owned broadcaster says.
When he seized power in a coup nearly two years ago, Capt Traore pledged to restore the civilian government by 1 July this year.
But Burkina Faso has now joined neighbouring Mali in extending military rule.
The move was announced on Saturday, after a national consultation meeting in the West African country’s capital city, Ouagadougou.
An amended charter, signed by Capt Traoré, states that the new 60-month transition period will take effect from 2 July this year.
“The elections marking the end of the transition may be organised before this deadline if the security situation so permits,” the Reuters news agency quoted the charter as saying.
