Ouagadougou: The National Coordination of Citizen Monitoring Associations (CNAVC) has raised alarms over what it describes as neocolonialist political manipulations that have led to Burkina Faso's exclusion from the rotating presidency of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) Council of Ministers. CNAVC President Labili Naba made these assertions during a press briefing on Saturday.
According to Burkina Information Agency, President Naba condemned any political or institutional maneuvers that deviate from community agreements in favor of arbitrary decisions and individual agendas. He emphasized that the rules governing WAEMU dictate a rotational presidency among member nations, qualifying Burkina Faso for this leadership role.
President Naba expressed discontent over what he described as a politically motivated effort by neocolonial powers to sideline Burkina Faso. He urged adherence to established rules to maintain stability, peace, and cooperation within the region. "WAEMU," he stated, "should not serve as a tool for exclusion but rather as a platform for unity and credibility among member states, avoiding the pitfalls that have plagued ECOWAS."
He further explained that the current situation stems from the influence of leaders like Alassane Ouattara and Emmanuel Macron, who allegedly exploit the political inexperience of Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to obstruct Burkina Faso's rightful claim to the presidency.
President Naba also called on the Senegalese populace to remain vigilant, urging them to uphold the Pan-Africanist ideals that guided their electoral choices. Opposing Captain Ibrahim Traor©, a symbol of hope for young Africans aspiring for sovereignty, he warned, would betray those very values.
In summary, the CNAVC's denunciations highlight an alleged breach of WAEMU's own regulations, reflecting broader geopolitical tensions and raising questions about the union's governance practices.
