Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
The Collective Voice of The Muslim World
Date: 01/12/2015
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has commended Burkina Faso for the successful conduct of the presidential and parliamentary elections, which took place nationwide on 29th November 2015, in all the 368 administrative districts under a peaceful and transparent atmosphere. The Secretary General, Mr. Iyad Ameen Madani, who expressed satisfaction that the exercise was held in free and fair environment, also praised the voters for their huge turnout as a mark of their determination to restore constitutional order in their country after a yearlong political transition. Mr. Madani also paid tribute to the transitional authorities, the independent electoral body, CENI, for the overall arrangements that contributed to the smooth conduct of the polls despite numerous challenges, and the political class for the maturity to accept the will of the electorate. He congratulated the President-elect, HE. Mr. Roch Mark Kabore on his election. The Secretary General reiterated the OIC’s unflinching support to Burkina Faso in its endeavors to promote socio-economic development and assured the incoming elected authorities of the commitment of the OIC to realize the legitimate aspirations of the Burkinabe people. A delegation from the OIC had participated in observing the elections.
