Ibrahim Keita: FG condemns Mali coup, backs ECOWAS- The bloodless mutiny in Mali has been described as condemnable by the federal government - The Nigerian government demanded the immediate return of democratic order - FG also backed the ECOWAS for activating the standby force against the revolting soldiers PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! The Nigerian government has vehemently rejected the bloodless mutiny in Mali on Tuesday, August 18, which ousted President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita from the seat of power. The federal government made its position known on Wednesday, August 19, barely hours after Keita was apprehended be mutinying soldiers. Legit.ng recalls that the political imbroglio that polarised Mali hit the climax on Tuesday as prime minister, Boubou Cisse, and President Keita were arrested by members of the country's army force. The leader of the soldier group informed journalists on Tuesday that Cisse and Keita are with them in Bamako, Mali's capital. Recommended for you "Chinese man emptied my bank account": Actor Prince Eke calls out telecoms... Later, another military source claimed the president and the prime minister have been taken to a key base in Kati, a town close to Bamako. In the early hours of Wednesday, President Keita said he has resigned from his position in order to avoid bloodshed and violence. The United Nations and the African Union (AU) have since condemned the action of mutinous soldiers in the West Africa nation and called for the immediate release of the president and other people arrested in the mutiny process. Condemning the "coup d'état", the federal government, through the minister of the foreign affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, demanded the restoration of the democratic order in the country. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android, read best news on Nigeria’s #1 news app Legit.ng reported earlier that following the mutiny which ousted President Keita from the seat of power, Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said it has shut down ties with Mali. Recommended for you "Wow, This is Amazing": Choir sings Ellu P in parts with fantastic harmony,... ECOWAS made this disclosure in a statement released on Wednesday, August 19, in Abuja, saying that it will also cut commercial trade with Mali. The group also stated that the coup is "likely to have a negative impact on peace and stability in Mali and in the sub-region." Who’s the better leader between President Buhari and Dr. Goodluck Jonathan? | - on Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - The bloodless mutiny in Mali has been described as condemnable by the federal government - The Nigerian government demanded the immediate return of democratic order - FG also backed the ECOWAS for activating the standby force against the revolting soldiers PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng Who’s the better leader between President Buhari and Dr. Goodluck Jonathan? | - on