In response to the recent coup d’état in neighboring Niger Republic, the Nigerian Senate has firmly rejected the option of military operations and advised the Federal Government, led by President Bola Tinubu to seek political solutions instead. The Senate’s stance was taken during a closed-door session held on Saturday, which lasted for more than two hours.
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ECOWAS vs Niger Republic
The call for military restraint came after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had written to the Senate on Friday, seeking the implementation of the Resolutions of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government on the political situation in Niger Republic. The ECOWAS leaders, with President Tinubu as the chairman, had declared that any country that forcefully topples a democratically elected government will face military action.
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However, during the closed-door session, Senate leader Bamidele Opeyemi raised the executive communication and proposed a different approach, emphasizing the need to address the situation politically rather than through military intervention.
After careful consideration, the Senate unanimously rejected the option of military action and instead expressed their commitment to engaging with the Nigerian President on resolving the issue diplomatically.
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Senate President Godswill Akpabio spoke after the session, stating that the Senate condemned the coup in Niger Republic while commending President Tinubu and other ECOWAS Heads of State for their prompt response to the situation.
Akpabio clarified that President Tinubu’s correspondence did not request approval for military intervention but rather sought support in implementing the ECOWAS communique.
The Senate, recognizing the strong historical ties between Nigeria and Niger, mandated its leadership to engage President Tinubu further on how best to approach and resolve the issues in a political manner.
Moreover, the Senate called on President Muhammadu Buhari, who is also the Chairman of ECOWAS, to engage with leaders in the region to bolster political options and find a peaceful resolution to the political situation in Niger. The Senate’s stance reflects the importance of upholding the principles of democracy and political stability in the West African region.
In addition to seeking a political solution, the Senate urged the ECOWAS Parliament to condemn the military coup in Niger Republic and actively contribute to resolving the impasse through peaceful means.
As the political situation in Niger remains uncertain, Nigeria, as a key regional player, is committed to supporting peaceful resolutions and promoting stability in its neighboring country. The Senate’s rejection of military action signals a strong commitment to resolving conflicts through dialogue and diplomatic channels.
