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Nigerian President Informs Senate of Possible ECOWAS Military Response to Niger Coup
Nigerian President Informs Senate of Possible ECOWAS Military Response to Niger Coup
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Following recent political developments in Niger, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) imposed sanctions on the country on Sunday, while... 04.08.2023, Sputnik Africa
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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, who also chairs the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government, has informed the National Assembly of the regional bloc's emergency meeting, proposed military action and other sanctions against the military leadership that recently took power in Niger.In a letter read to the lawmakers by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Tinubu stated that following the military coup in Niger that overthrew the elected government, ECOWAS held an emergency meeting in Abuja on July 30 and took far-reaching decisions "in a bid to restore peace."Earlier in the day, Western media, citing an unnamed Nigerian officer, reported that the country's military had been told to prepare for possible deployment to neighboring Niger without a formal mobilization order.President Tinubu recalled that in its final communique issued after the emergency meeting, ECOWAS decided, among other things, to close all land borders with Niger and reactivate the border drilling exercise, cut off power supply to the country, and prevent the operation of commercial and special flights to and from Niger.On July 26, members of Niger's Presidential Guard took over the country after ousting and detaining President Bazoum. The guard's commander, Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani, proclaimed himself interim leader of the nation. The country's Armed Forces command later declared solidarity with the rebels.In response to the events in the West African nation, ECOWAS suspended all financial aid to Niger, froze the country's assets in ECOWAS Central Bank, imposed a travel ban and asset freeze on the coup leaders, their families, and those who agree to participate in institutions established by the rebel military.Following the announcement of the sanctions, Tchiani decried the measures undertaken by ECOWAS, stressing that the leadership will not succumb to international pressure. He also described the sanctions as "illegal, unfair, inhumane and unprecedented."On Thursday, the coup leadership reiterated that it would respond immediately to any aggression against it by West African countries, referring to the threat made by ECOWAS to use force in case the military does not restore ousted President Bazoum by Sunday.
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Nigerian President Informs Senate of Possible ECOWAS Military Response to Niger Coup
Following recent political developments in Niger, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) imposed sanctions on the country on Sunday, while giving the coup leaders one week to reinstate President Mohamed Bazoum. Otherwise, the bloc said it would take all necessary steps to restore constitutional order, including "the use of force."
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, who also chairs the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government, has informed the National Assembly of the regional bloc's emergency meeting, proposed military action and other sanctions against the military leadership that recently took power in Niger.
In a letter read to the lawmakers by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Tinubu stated that following the military coup in Niger that overthrew the elected government,
ECOWAS held an emergency meeting in Abuja on July 30 and took far-reaching decisions "in a bid to restore peace."
"Following the unfortunate political situation in Niger Republic culminating in the overthrow of its President, ECOWAS under my leadership condemned the coup in its entirety and resolved to seek the return of the democratically elected government," he said.
He elaborated that among various issues raised at the meeting was "military build up and deployment of personnel for military intervention to enforce compliance of the military junta in Niger should they remain recalcitrant."
Earlier in the day, Western media, citing an unnamed Nigerian officer,
reported that the country's military had been told to prepare for possible deployment to neighboring Niger without a formal mobilization order.
President Tinubu recalled that in its final communique issued after the emergency meeting, ECOWAS
decided, among other things, to close all land borders with Niger and reactivate the border drilling exercise, cut off power supply to the country, and prevent the operation of commercial and special flights to and from Niger.
On July 26, members of Niger's Presidential Guard took over the country after ousting and detaining President Bazoum. The guard's commander, Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani,
proclaimed himself interim leader of the nation. The country's Armed Forces command later declared solidarity with the rebels.
In response to the events in the West African nation, ECOWAS suspended all financial aid to Niger, froze the country's assets in ECOWAS Central Bank, imposed a travel ban and asset freeze on the coup leaders, their families, and those who agree to participate in institutions established by the rebel military.
Following the announcement of the sanctions, Tchiani decried the measures undertaken by ECOWAS, stressing that the leadership will not succumb to international pressure. He also
described the sanctions as "illegal, unfair, inhumane and unprecedented."
On Thursday, the coup leadership reiterated that it would
respond immediately to any aggression against it by West African countries, referring to the threat made by ECOWAS to use force in case the military does not restore ousted President Bazoum by Sunday.
