Shehu Sani, a former legislator from Kaduna Central, has pleaded with the Senate not to authorise any military action against the Niger Republic.
An official briefing of the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu on the Economic Community of West African States’ (ECOWAS) planned military action and other sanctions against the coup plotters in the Niger Republic was reported by Anaedoonline.ng.
This was stated in a formal letter to the Senate that Senate President Godswill Akpabio read out in plenary.
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“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,” the president said.
In the letter, Tinubu notified the upper house that, following the coup in the neighbouring West African nation, sanctions, including the suspension of utility services and the sealing of land borders with the Niger Republic, had been put in place.
“Blockade of goods in transit to Niger, especially from Lagos and eastern seaports Embarking on sensitisation of Nigerians and Nigerians on the imperative of these actions, particularly via social media. Military build-up and deployment of personnel for military intervention to enforce compliance of the military junta in Niger should they remain recalcitrant,” Tinubu added.
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Sani responded by advising the Senate not to grant Tinubu’s request.
He cautioned the president against being duped by foreign governments.
In order to quell the violence in Niger, the former congressman recommended that diplomatic steps should be taken.
Speaking via Twitter, he wrote, “The Nigerian Senate should NOT approve any military action against Niger Republic. This country should not be plunged into war and eventually stuck in war in the Sahel. President Tinubu shouldn’t allow himself to be misled by foreign powers. Saudi in Yemen, America in Afghanistan, and now Russia in Ukraine should teach us a lesson that war doesn’t end in days, weeks or months.
“Senators should weigh the implications and consequences of their decisions, especially those senators representing states along the Niger Border.
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“Weaponising electricity supplies to Niger is also condemnable.
“President Tinubu should continue to explore diplomatic channels and save the lives of those who will be sacrificed. That’s my view.”
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