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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The recent military coup in Niger Republic has sent shockwaves across West Africa and the world. On July 26, 2023, the Commander of the Presidential Guard in Niger, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum, who had been elected in February 2021 in a historic democratic transition. Tchiani declared himself the new leader of the country and dissolved all the institutions of the state.
The Nigerian government and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have called for support from the international community to restore democratic rule in Niger Republic.
As the leader of ECOWAS, you immediately invited other West African leaders and an ultimatum was given to Tchiani that Bazoum must be reinstated or else, a strong military force (just like ECOMOG in Liberia and Sierra Leone) will invade Niger Republic and forcefully reinstate him.
ASHENEWS reports that the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has advised the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) against the use of force to oust the military junta which overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum of Republic of Niger.
This type of threat worked effectively in ousting President Jammeh of the Gambia in 2017 because there was unity of purpose in the entire region and the military threat against such a small country was credible. The situation in Niger and in West Africa today is significantly different after a fourth coup in the region. It is important to think carefully before taking a risky path. I am however confident that it is possible to reverse the current trend of the return of the military.
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.
As you read this, AFRICA still has no permanent seat – no seat at all at the United Nations Security Council. This is one of the reasons AFRICAN leaders of thought insist the west and its institutions take Africa for a ride. Yet, the same UN finds it convenient to motivate and Green-Light a military attack on an African country by African nations on behalf of a European nation that sits permanently on the UN Security Council. I find this very troubling and confusing.
ASHENEWS reports that the Nigerian military has denied that it is assembling its forces for military intervention in Niger Republic.…
Nigeria’s Chiefs of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa has called for “collective attention and a united response” among ECOWAS defence chiefs to restore democratic governance in Niger.