These actions have shown your willingness and readiness for the fight against COVID19 and we acknowledge them. However, our attention is drawn to the mandates of the ECOC’s Coordinator and Compliance Manager which reference a National COVID19 Multi-Sectorial Response Plan. Mr. President, the exclusion of political stakeholders from this very crucial national effort is concerning as any national plan that is not inclusive but intended to address a national crisis, will not be effective. As such, I urge you to expand the ECOC to include opposition political parties that also represent the vast majority of our people whose lives and health are at stake. Seek divergent views or input from the opposition, civil society and religious community on the National COVID19 Multi-Sectorial Response Plan, as mentioned hereinabove.

Source: Front Page Africa April 09, 2020 07:32 UTC