President Mills is calling for swift and decisive action from the African Union in relation to happenings in Libya. As the world witnesses the imminent regime change in Libya led by rebels assisted by NATO, President Mills is calling for action to ensure that Libya does not degenerate into a lawless state.
The president made the comments in a press briefing after holding discussions with South African President Jacob Zuma. President Mills is currently in South Africa on a state visit, discussing various issues of mutual concern.
The two leaders deferred any conclusions on Libya to the upcoming AU conference in Ethiopia tomorrow. �During our discussions, we both agreed that democracy is the chosen path for Africa if we are to progress; "We also took note of other developments in the whole of Africa and with the situation in Libya, I�m happy that my brother, President Zuma announced that the Peace and Security Council has decided to meet.
"We, in Ghana will be watching events and at the appropriate time, will make a decision and it will be a decision that will take into account, what is in the best interest of the people of Libya. "I also emphasize that we will respect any decision taken by the AU."
Meanwhile South African president Jacob Zuma has chastised NATO and other Western powers for overstepping their lawful mandate in the Libya brouhaha. He called for reform of the UN Security Council to conform to current world trends.
He said the situation in Libya has been of great concern to his country, especially the implicit undermining of the African continent�s role of finding a solution to the Libya unrest. �In line with the AU we have said severally, that the future of Libya must be determined by the Libyan people.
"It remains our view that the UN Security Council resolution, 1973, has been abused to further their interest rather than to protect civilians in the Libya. "The AU Peace and Security Council will be meeting on Thursday and Friday to deliberate on the unfolding situation in Libya".
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