Pressure from world countries and the West African Regional bloc, ECOWAS, have made the Niger Republic self declared head of state to announce his intention to return power to the civilian government.
Abdourahmane Tiani said himself and his team will rule for three years to restore sanity and normalcy to the country.
Tiani spoke late Saturday night in a televised address.
The coup leader gave no details on the plan, saying only that the principles for the transition would be decided within 30 days at a dialogue to be hosted by the junta.
“Our ambition is not to confiscate power. Transition period will not exceed three years; meanwhile, political parties are urged to submit their vision for the transition within 30 days,” Tiani said.
In his 12-minute speech, the former head of the country’s presidency guards said ECOWAS was “getting ready to attack Niger by setting up an occupying army in collaboration with a foreign army”.
Tiani denounced what he called “illegal” and “inhuman” sanctions imposed by the regional bloc.
He said the country is not looking for war but is ready to defend itself if compelled to.
“There’s availability for any dialogue, provided that it takes into account the aspirations of the people of Niger. However, any intervention will open a Pandora’s Box and will not be the walk in the park some people seem to think,” he said.
