Ibrahim Keita: Ousted Mali president released by military junta- President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita has been released by the military junta that toppled his government - Keita bolted to freedom barely a week after his government was brought to an abrupt end amid heightened political crisis - The ousted president earlier declared that he is no longer interested in returning to the seat of power in Bamako PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! The military junta in Mali, which ousted President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita from the Bamako seat of power, has declared that he is now free. The junta made this known on Thursday, August 27, amid mounting pressure across the world calling for the release of the ousted president and restoration of the democratic order, Bloomberg reports. Legit.ng recalls that Keita was forced out of the presidency as the political imbroglio that polarised Mali hit the climax on Tuesday, August 18. Read also Coronavirus: Engaging activities you can do to avoid boredom following the stay at home order Prime Minister Boubou Cisse and President Keita were arrested by some mutinying soldiers before they were later taken to a key base in Kati, a town close to Bamako. President Keita later resigned from his position in order to avoid bloodshed and violence between his loyalists and the opposition. "Today, certain parts of the military have decided that intervention was necessary. Do I really have a choice? Because I do not wish blood to be shed," Keita said hours after his arrest by the military junta. Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) later shut down ties with Mali by closing its land and air borders against the country. United Nations and many leaders across the world have since condemned the mutiny and called for the release of Keita and his prime minister President Muhammadu Buhari also condemned the sack of the constitutional order in the West African state, saying the events have brought great setbacks to regional diplomacy and security of Mali. Read also Presidential election: Mixed reactions trail Atiku's decision to challenge result in court In a subsequent development, the Mali junta said President Keita has been released, with his freedom coming barely a week after his arrest. Keita, 75, was elected to office in 2013, just over a year after his predecessor, Amadou Toumani Toure, was himself ousted in a coup. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android, read best news on Nigeria’s #1 news app Earlier, Legit.ng reported that President Keita said he is no longer interested in getting back to power following a bloodless mutiny that brought an abrupt end to his administration. The revelation was made by a former Nigerian president, Goodluck Jonathan, who briefed President Muhammadu Buhari during a visit to the State House on Wednesday, August 26. Who’s the better leader between President Buhari and Dr. Goodluck Jonathan? | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita has been released by the military junta that toppled his government - Keita bolted to freedom barely a week after his government was brought to an abrupt end amid heightened political crisis - The ousted president earlier declared that he is no longer interested in returning to the seat of power in Bamako PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng PAY ATTENTION Legit.ng Who’s the better leader between President Buhari and Dr. Goodluck Jonathan?