The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has said that plans and resources have been put in place to force out the military junta in the Niger Republic and reinstate its democratically elected leader, President Mohamed Bazoum.
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President Mohamed Bazoum, ousted by the military junta in Niger Republic, has warned that if the coup against him succeeds, there would be “devastating” consequences for the world.
The peace talks undertaken by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, and chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS’) high-powered delegation to the neighbouring Niger Republic, to meet with the country’s military junta, has failed.
ASHENEWS reports that the former Senator who represented Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani has faulted Nigeria for cutting off electricity supply to the neighbouring Niger Republic.
According to Nigelec, an electricity company in Niger. The development followed an emergency meeting by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), where sanctions, including freezing utility services, were imposed on the Niger Republic over its coup.
The military rulers of Burkina Faso and Mali on Monday, warned the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), that any military intervention in Niger Republic to restore deposed President Mohamed Bazoum would be considered a “declaration of war” against their two countries.
The new military rulers of Niger, who took over government in a coup last week, have detained at least l80 members of the ousted democratically elected administration, the previous ruling party said on Monday.
The Niger Republic military officers who ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, have warned the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Commission of West African States (ECOWAS) to steer clear of the internal affairs of the country, and against any military intervention.
Apart from the fact that it happened at the doorstep of Nigeria, the regional power, it has come at a time earlier ones are posing regional challenges and attracting elements actors in the region are uncomfortable with.
ASHENEWS reports that the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), have threatened the coupists in Niger Republic if within seven days, they fail to reinstate President Mohamed Bazoum.