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N’Djamena. — Interim President of Central African Republic Michel Djotodia has resigned, the Economic Community of Central African States said in a statement yesterday.
The country’s prime minister Nicolas Tiangaye has also resigned, according to the statement, which came after a two-day summit held in Chad where regional leaders urged the transition authorities in Bangui to put in more efforts towards achieving peace.
“If they (the transition authorities) cannot put in more efforts, then they should resign and leave those who are capable of bringing stability to take over in accordance with the transition government,” ECCAS secretary-general Ahmat Allami told Xinhua on Thursday.
Back in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic, the resignation of the former rebel leader, saw supporters of the former regime of Francois Bozize rejoicing.
On the major arteries of the city, including the avenue of Martyrs which connects downtown to the international airport of Bangui M’Poko, thousands of people came out to express their joy.
“We are glad, because the resignation of Michel Djotodia and Prime Minister could be the beginning of a solution to our problem. Because for me, these two figures are the misfortune of the Central African people,” one of the people told Xinhua.
These public demonstrations caused traffic disruption in the city. Many shops were closed and security was strengthened.
“We just want peace to return to our country whether it is Michel or another Central African coming,” Colonel Christian Narkoyo, former military spokesman of the Seleka rebels embroiled in the civil war gripping the country, told Xinhua. — Xinhua
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