President Bola Tinubu held a crucial meeting with governors from states bordering Niger Republic at the State House in Abuja on Sunday. The gathering was convened as part of the President’s ongoing consultations regarding the situation in Niger.
The attending governors were Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto, Umar Namadi of Jigawa, Mai Malam Buni of Yobe, Idris Nasir of Kebbi, and Dr. Dikko Radda of Katsina. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the planned military action against the junta in Niger.
However, the Northern Elites expressed their concerns about the potential consequences of such a course of action on Nigeria. They urged caution and emphasized the need for a measured approach.
President Tinubu, who also serves as the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States, had previously given the military junta a seven-day ultimatum to restore democracy by returning power to Mohammed Bazoum.
In response to the situation, several sanctions were imposed, including the closure of borders with Niger and the indefinite suspension of flight activities. President Tinubu had also written to the leadership of the National Assembly, seeking approval for the deployment of military personnel to address the crisis in Niger.
However, the Senate rejected President Tinubu’s request and called upon him and other regional leaders to exercise caution when dealing with the political situation in Niger.
The meeting between President Tinubu and the governors represented an important step towards finding a resolution to the crisis in Niger. The discussions held great significance in terms of determining the course of action to be taken in order to restore democracy and stability to the neighboring country.
