Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09ABUJA525
2009-03-26 15:20:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Abuja
Cable title:
NIGERIA: MADAGASCAR GOVT UNCONSTITUTIONAL
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UNCLAS ABUJA 000525
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR AF/W, INR/AA
BAGHDAD FOR DMCCULLOUGH
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PREL NI MA
SUBJECT: NIGERIA: MADAGASCAR GOVT UNCONSTITUTIONAL
SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED. NOT FOR INTERNET DISTRIBUTION.
UNCLAS ABUJA 000525
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR AF/W, INR/AA
BAGHDAD FOR DMCCULLOUGH
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PREL NI MA
SUBJECT: NIGERIA: MADAGASCAR GOVT UNCONSTITUTIONAL
SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED. NOT FOR INTERNET DISTRIBUTION.
1. (SBU) The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA)
Public Communications Department released a press statement
on March 20 concerning the unconstitutional transfer of power
in Madagascar from President Marc Ravalomanana to Andry
Rajoelina, noting that the GON does not recognize the change
in government. The statement also affirmed Nigeria's support
of the African Union's suspension of the new regime in
Antananarivo. Full text of the Press Statement follows in
para 3.
2. (SBU) Comment: The GON continues to be an outspoken
critic of unconstitutional changes in government on the
African continent and a leader within the African Union and
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in
promoting the principals of free elections and democracy.
While many within Nigeria would question the GON's own
democratic credentials, with the 2007 elections widely held
as the worst in Nigeria's history, it is at least a step in
the right direction that the GON is able to recognize the
importance of democracy and elections in other countries.
End comment.
3. Begin Text of Press Statement.
Federal Government Condemns Military Intervention in
Madagascar
Press Statement
The Federal Government has followed with concern the events
in Madagascar in the past few days including the intervention
of the Military culminating in an unconstitutional transfer
of power from an elected government to the opposition.
Nigeria does not recognize unconstitutional changes of
government and will not accord recognition to that which has
occurred in Madagascar. In line with its constitutive act,
and the Lome declaration, the African Union has suspended the
new regime in Madagascar; Nigeria fully supports this
position.
The Federal Government calls for a return to constitutional
order, and appeals to all parties involve din the present
conflict to work toward that goal in Madagascar. Government
also calls on the international community to support the
people of Madagascar in this difficult period to ensure
return to constitutional democracy promptly.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Abuja
20th March 2009
End text.
4. (U) This cable was coordinated with Consulate Lagos.
SANDERS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR AF/W, INR/AA
BAGHDAD FOR DMCCULLOUGH
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PREL NI MA
SUBJECT: NIGERIA: MADAGASCAR GOVT UNCONSTITUTIONAL
SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED. NOT FOR INTERNET DISTRIBUTION.
1. (SBU) The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA)
Public Communications Department released a press statement
on March 20 concerning the unconstitutional transfer of power
in Madagascar from President Marc Ravalomanana to Andry
Rajoelina, noting that the GON does not recognize the change
in government. The statement also affirmed Nigeria's support
of the African Union's suspension of the new regime in
Antananarivo. Full text of the Press Statement follows in
para 3.
2. (SBU) Comment: The GON continues to be an outspoken
critic of unconstitutional changes in government on the
African continent and a leader within the African Union and
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in
promoting the principals of free elections and democracy.
While many within Nigeria would question the GON's own
democratic credentials, with the 2007 elections widely held
as the worst in Nigeria's history, it is at least a step in
the right direction that the GON is able to recognize the
importance of democracy and elections in other countries.
End comment.
3. Begin Text of Press Statement.
Federal Government Condemns Military Intervention in
Madagascar
Press Statement
The Federal Government has followed with concern the events
in Madagascar in the past few days including the intervention
of the Military culminating in an unconstitutional transfer
of power from an elected government to the opposition.
Nigeria does not recognize unconstitutional changes of
government and will not accord recognition to that which has
occurred in Madagascar. In line with its constitutive act,
and the Lome declaration, the African Union has suspended the
new regime in Madagascar; Nigeria fully supports this
position.
The Federal Government calls for a return to constitutional
order, and appeals to all parties involve din the present
conflict to work toward that goal in Madagascar. Government
also calls on the international community to support the
people of Madagascar in this difficult period to ensure
return to constitutional democracy promptly.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Abuja
20th March 2009
End text.
4. (U) This cable was coordinated with Consulate Lagos.
SANDERS