The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has condemned reports of an attempted military take-over in the Republic of Benin, describing the development as a “subversion of the will of the people.”
In a statement issued in Abuja on 7 December 2025, the Ecowas Commission said it received the news with consternation and strongly rejected what it called an unconstitutional move against Benin’s democratic order.
The regional body urged full respect for the country’s Constitution and commended the Government and the Republican Army for taking swift action to bring the situation under control.
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Ecowas warned that leaders of the attempted plot would be held both individually and collectively responsible for any loss of life or property resulting from their actions.
The Commission further pledged its support to the Government and people of Benin, including the possible deployment of the regional standby force to safeguard the nation’s constitutional order and territorial integrity.
