Sankara: Burkina Faso not ready for democratic polls

The younger brother of Burkina Faso’s late head of state, Thomas Sankara, says the country is not ready for elections in the current environment. Paul Sankara’s comment comes after Burkina Faso’s current military ruler Captain Ibrahim Traore announced on Saturday that the military will stay in power for five more years following consultations with civil society and transitional lawmakers. Paul Sankara denies his position is favoring security over democracy. He tells VOA’s James Butty, that while the country has made some progress, it is not enough to hold elections at this time.