Political parties in Mali warn of 'violation' of constitution: Video
Mali’s political parties gathered in Bamako on Saturday to issue a stern warning against any violations of the country's Constitution, asserting that political pluralism must be respected to safeguard the nation's fragile democracy.
Speaking at a press conference, Youssouf Diawara, president of one of the participating parties, emphasised that political groups are not the problem but "a solution" for the country’s ongoing political challenges under military rule, the AFP reports.
The political parties now warn that any disregard for the Constitution and the principles of political pluralism could have "irreversible consequences" for the nation.
Oumar Ibrahim Toure, president of the APR Party and spokesperson for the coalition of parties, stressed the risks associated with recent political developments.
"The drift towards amateurism is dangerous," he said, warning that violating the Constitution, the Transition Charter, and the Political Parties Charter would undermine the very foundations of Mali’s democratic progress.
Toure, rallying the assembled crowd, called for political vigilance and mobilisation. "Mali's political parties have therefore invited you to be ready on 26 April 2025. Comrades, are you ready? Are you ready? Are you ready?" he declared.
Tensions have been high in Mali since the military junta seized power following two coups in 2020 and 2021.
