The Senate has turned down President Bola Tinubu’s appeal for military intervention to oust the coup leaders in Niger Republic.
As a result, any prospects of Nigeria engaging in war with the neighboring country fade away, especially with the ECOWAS 7-day ultimatum to the junta reaching its final hours.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio expressed complete condemnation of the coup in Niger Republic.
However, he urged Mr. Tinubu to seek alternative long-term solutions that would uphold the longstanding “cordial relationship” between Niger and Nigeria.
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“After a two-hour closed-door session on Saturday, Mr. Akpabio stated that the Senate acknowledges President Tinubu’s communication, which does not seek approval for a war but instead solicits support for the successful implementation of the ECOWAS communique.
The Senate has been given the responsibility to engage further with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to find the most suitable resolution for the issue, considering the amicable relationship between Nigeria and Niger,” Mr. Akpabio emphasized.
Last week, a military junta led by Abdouramane Tchiani overthrew Niger’s democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, and has since taken control of the nation. Mr. Tchiani’s alliance with Mali and Burkina Faso has resulted in the severance of ties with Nigeria, the U.S., Togo, and France.”
