Former President Alpha Condé was transferred to his wife’s residence, in the near suburbs of Conakry, according to a press release from the National Rally Committee for Development (CNRD) read Monday, November 29 on public television. Since he was overthrown by a coup on September 5, Alpha Condé was kept “in a safe place” by the military. Alpha Condé benefits from “treatment worthy of his rank without any international pressure”, insists the CNRD.
According to several sources, Alpha Condé was transferred from the Mohamed V Palace to the home of the former First Lady, during the night from Sunday to Monday. In this residence, located in the close suburbs of Conakry, the former president benefits from more space. This house was previously vacant. It is now monitored by two armored security force vehicles.
Change of location, but the conditions have not changed much: Alpha Condé still has the right to the services of his cook, access to his personal doctor, but for the rest, the restrictions remain numerous. He is not allowed to go out and still does not have access to a telephone, says one of his advisors.
Since September 5, the CNRD has repeatedly expressed its reluctance to release Alpha Condé. Some sources cite in particular the “nuisance abilities” of the former president. So why transfer it now?
Less than ten days before the ECOWAS summit, this transfer is undoubtedly a signal of appeasement sent to West African leaders, who have imposed economic sanctions on CNRD officials. ECOWAS heads of state are still demanding clarification on the duration of the transition.
rfi.fr