We are following the revolutionaries of Niger, let's see if they can run away - Tinubu The President of Nigeria and the Chairman of the...
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We are following the revolutionaries of Niger, let's see if they can run away - Tinubu
The President of Nigeria and the Chairman of the Economic Development Organization of West African States (ECOWAS), Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that they are following the soldiers who took power in Niger to see if they can run away.
Tinubu said ECOWAS will not support the military government at the time of democracy.
He congratulated the Economic Development Association of Central African Countries (ECCAS) for their contribution to the coup d'état in Niger.
Tinubu stated this when he received the visit of the representative of President Ali Bongo Ondimba and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Gabon, Mr. Hermann Immongault, at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday.
The president added that the special message of support and solidarity from President Bongo, who became the president of ECCAS, expressing his full support for the ECOWAS resolutions on the coup in Niger, further confirmed that the military coup at the same time democracy is not something to be trusted in the African continent.
"I am grateful for the cooperation and support given by President Bongo to the current situation in Niger. We are trying to resolve the matter in a calm manner without any problems. We have a lot of people involved.
"I understand the fear of our people on any kind of military action. We are working to maintain the restrictions that have been imposed and we are following them to see how fast they can run.
"We are happy to know that ECCAS is with us on this matter. ECOWAS will not accept military rule at the same time as democracy," he said.
...Nigeria Has the Power to Restore Bazoum in 24 Hours -Dr. Blessing
Even today, a security expert, Dr. Blessing Agbomhere stated that Nigeria under President Tinubu and the ECOWAS President has the power to restore the ousted President of Niger, Mohammed Bazoum to his seat within 24 hours.
Agbomhere expressed her shock and disappointment at the way some Nigerians are protesting the ECOWAS plan to restore civilian rule in the Republic of Niger.
According to her, the fear shown by some Nigerians on the plans of the armed forces to deal with the military coup government of Niger in a short period of time is an issue that shows the lack of patriotism and refusal to take the appropriate action from the government. Shude who from the beginning fought to stop the terrorists and gunmen who have plagued some parts of the country.
She stressed that it is not true that it is said that the situation of the Nigerian army under the leadership of President Tinubu is in, who believes that he has all the information and strategies needed to carry out work quickly and achieve success in Niger. wasting time and causing unnecessary losses to the country's army.
"President Tinubu is ready to restore Nigeria's reputation, we must support him to return Nigeria to its position as the leader of African countries", he said.
However, she stated that dialogue is the best way to resolve the political crisis in Niger, stressing that Nigeria should not ignore its responsibility to maintain democracy in the West African region, by taking military measures, such as the role it has played over the years in the countries of Liberia, Sao Tome, Sierra Leone and Cote D'Iboire, and will continue to play a role in protecting the dignity of democracy and peace in the region.
... The elders of the North have again appealed for the lifting of sanctions against the country
However, the Northern Elders Association (NEF) once again advised President Tinubu who is the ECOWAS president to immediately lift the sanctions imposed on Niger.
On the 4th of August, Nigeria closed all its borders with Niger and cut off electricity due to the refusal to return power to the deposed president, Bazoum, who was overthrown by coup forces on July 26.
Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, the Director of Media and Public Relations of the NEF, Dr. Hakeem Baba Ahmed, said, “Nigeria should remove all sanctions and other measures taken to coerce the government. coup forces.”
He asked Tinubu to ensure the safety of the ousted president, Bazoum and his family and the restoration of democratic governance, should be important topics of discussion.
The NEF rejected the use of military force in the country, adding that the move will only worsen the situation.
"The use of military force against Niger should be abandoned. It is difficult to achieve the goals of restoring the democratic system if military force is used. This will worsen the security situation that is affecting the people of the ECOWAS region," he said.