Niger Republic Citizens Curse Nigerian President Bol Tinubu for ECOWAS Involvement in Niger’s Coup Crisis.
In a recently surfaced viral video, citizens of Niger Republic were seen vociferously cursing Nigerian President Bol Tinubu, referring to him as “EBOLA disease” and labeling him as the “illegitimate President of Nigeria.” The video, obtained by Ejes Gist News Nigeria, showcases the anger and frustration of the Nigeriens towards the Nigerian leader.
The hostility towards Bola Tinubu stems from his role as the head of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), which led to the announcement of a one-week ultimatum for coup plotters in Niger to relinquish power to the democratically elected government.
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The situation in Niger has been tense since July 26, when General Abdourahmane Tchiani, also known as Omar Tchiani, declared himself the country’s leader following the coup. President Mohamed Bazoum, the legitimately elected leader, has been held captive by the military ever since.
Supporters of the coup in Niger have expressed their resentment towards Bola Tinubu, who chairs ECOWAS, by taking to the streets and raining curses upon him. The video captures the raw emotions of the Nigeriens, as they blame Tinubu for the crisis unfolding in their country and condemn his interference in their affairs.
As the situation in Niger remains precarious, the involvement of ECOWAS, and particularly President Bol Tinubu, has sparked heated reactions from both the Nigerien populace and the international community. The viral video stands as a powerful testimony to the deep-rooted sentiments and tensions surrounding the coup crisis.
One of their placards reads in French ” Fossile du précambrien, ami d’enfance de ADO et Brigitte Macron, fils illégitime de Joe Biden, Président en exercice des foutaises de la CEDEAO
English ” Precambrian fossil, childhood friend of ADO and Brigitte Macron, illegitimate son of Joe Biden, President-in-Office of ECOWAS bullshit” Ebola , Illegitimate President.
The Nigerien government has not yet officially responded to the video or the curses directed at President Tinubu. The unfolding events continue to attract attention and concern from neighboring countries and the broader West African region.
The people of Niger Republic raining causes on Tinubu, calling him "EBOLA disease the illegitimate President of Nigeria. pic.twitter.com/PovY4wGtj5
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