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The Economic Community of West African States has dismissed allegations suggesting that Nigeria and other member states are involved in sponsoring terrorism. In a statement released on Thursday, ECOWAS said it is support for Nigeria's peacekeeping efforts and condemned the claims as baseless.According to the statement, ECOWAS is deeply concerned over the allegations being made against Nigeria and other member states.
The Commission urged all member states to prioritize dialogue and refrain from making accusations that lack credible evidence. The development comes amidst rising tensions between Nigeria and Niger Republic.Nigerien military leader General Abdourahamane Tchiani had recently raised fresh allegations against the Federal Government of Nigeria. Tchiani had on Wednesday night accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of conniving with France to destabilise Niger Republic.
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