Founding Declaration of the Council of Resistance for the Republic On July 26, 2023, in the early hours of the day, our country, Niger, fell victim to a tragedy orchestrated by those who are supposed to protect it. Indeed, ignominy and betrayal paved the way for the unspeakable actions of the Commander of the Presidential Guard, whose primary duty is to ensure the security of the President of the Republic, His Excellency Bazoum Mohamed. Through a series of hostage-takings and various maneuvers, including threats and blackmail, he was able to gather a secondary circle of uniformed supporters with whom they attacked the Republic and its institutions. They justify their intrusion into the political scene with fallacious and grotesque pretexts related to governance and security management. This unfortunate episode comes at a time when we note that: Political and social stability has been established in Niger thanks to the frank and sincere dialogue that the President of the Republic continuously maintains with all the socio-professional layers of Niger.
The economic and financial situation has greatly improved; the prospects are bright, especially due to the exploitation of our resources, such as the imminent export of our crude oil, the implementation of various structural projects, the influx of foreign investments, etc. The security situation has significantly improved due to the implementation of a holistic approach, never contested, which includes firmness (strengthening in number, quality, and operational means of the Security and Defense Forces, recruiting within the Security and Defense Forces on an inclusive basis, members from all segments of the Nigerien population, establishing beneficial partnerships with friendly countries and institutions) and openness towards insurgents who At a time when all indicators are positive, and intoxicated by the power his position as the President’s bodyguard affords him, Mr. Tchiani decides to betray his oath and the trust placed in him by attacking the Republic and its institutions.
Observing the junta’s categorical refusal to establish constructive dialogue; Noting the hardline stance adopted by certain members of the CNSP; Witnessing the disgraceful practice of mass manipulation targeting our youth, the use of civilians as militias, and the temptation to call upon mercenaries, war criminals known as Wagner; Observing the mutineers’ alignment with populist strategies, reminiscent of the military dictatorships in the sub-region; Witnessing the freedom-suppressing and anti-national dynamics the mutineers are unfolding through daily threats, arbitrary arrests, censorship in both public and private media, blackmail, and violence; Convinced of the need to mobilize all sincere democrats to thwart this ominous project of establishing in Africa, and currently in Niger, a governance model far from any democracy and freedom; WE, Nigeriens, democrats, and patriots, decide, as of this day, August 8, 2023, to create the Council of Resistance for the Republic. The CRR is a political movement that will work to restore order, constitutional legality, and President Bazoum Mohamed to the fullness of his duties. The CRR calls on the military who respect their oath and the people to put an end to the mutiny and to promptly arrest General Tchiani; The CRR warns that it will use all necessary means to eliminate this treacherous practice of challenging the people’s choices by corrupt and irresponsible military personnel. The CRR calls on all well-wishers to spare no effort in restoring legality and republican order From now on, the CRR offers its unwavering support to ECOWAS and international partners for the planned intervention to ensure the return to constitutional order in Niger and remains fully available for any useful purpose; Finally, the CRR calls on the Nigerien people to be highly vigilant and to envision the future with complete serenity within the Republic and legality. Done on August 8, 2023 By His Excellency Mr. State Minister Rhissa Ag Boula Council of Resistance for the Republic
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