Abuja, 07th December 2025 – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) issued a statement on Sunday expressing deep consternation over reports of an attempted military coup in the Republic of Benin. “ECOWAS Commission has received with consternation reports of an attempted military take‑over in the Republic of Benin,” the commission said.
The regional body strongly condemned the unconstitutional move, describing it as “a subversion of the will of the people of Benin.” ECOWAS called for “the full respect of the Constitution of Benin” and praised the actions of the Benin government and the Republican Army in restoring order, stating that it “salutes the efforts of the Government and the Republican Army in bringing the situation under control.”
ECOWAS warned that the leaders of the plot would be held accountable, noting that the bloc “holds the leaders of the plot both individually and collectively responsible for any loss to life and property occasioned by their action.” The commission pledged full support to Benin, affirming that “ECOWAS will support the Government and the people in all forms necessary to defend the Constitution and the territorial integrity of Benin.”
The statement was issued by the ECOWAS Commission in Abuja on 07th December 2025.
