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.
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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.
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 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.
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.
The Heads of State and Government of the members of the Economic Countirs of West African States (ECOWAS) have issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Nigerien military, who ousted President Muhammed Bazoum, to reinstate him into office.