Northern Senators Reveal 7 States That Will Be Affected If ECOWAS Uses Military Forces Against Niger
The Northern Senators Forum has cautioned ECOWAS, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, against the use of military force in restoring democracy in Niger Republic.
This is coming after President of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu sent a letter to the upper chamber of the national assembly seeking approval for military action and other sanctions against the military junta in Niger Republic.
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The Guardian paper had earlier reported that “Soldiers in Niger Republic say they have removed President Mohamed Bazoum from power, after armed troops earlier blockaded the presidential palace in Niamey, the capital in one of the world’s most unstable nations.”
According to Daily Trust paper, The Northern senators, under the leadership of Senator Abdul Ahmad Ningi (Bauchi), called for political and diplomatic means to restore democratic government in that country.
The forum, in a statement by its spokesperson, Suleiman A. Kawu Sumaila, said that “military force would cause the death of many innocent citizens in Niger Republic and seven Nigerian states that share border with that country”
The statement reads, “We take exception to the use of military force until other avenues as mentioned above are exhausted as the consequences will be casualties among the innocent citizens who go about their daily business.”
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He stated further; “Besides, about seven northern states that share border with Niger Republic, namely, Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina, Zamfara, Jigawa, Yobe and Borno will be negatively affected. There is serious implication for our country if military force is used without exhausting all diplomatic channels”
Source – Daily Trust paper
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