‘Explore diplomatic options’ — NGRSenate rejects officialABAT’s request for military intervention in Niger | TheCable
Author:The senate has rejected President Bola Tinubu’s request for military intervention inabout the military intervention in Niger, following the coup that removed President Mohames Bazoum.
The regional body imposed sanctions on the coup leaders with Nigeria also cutting electricity supplies and closing its borders with the West African nation. Akpabio said the senate condemned the coup and commended Tinubu and other heads of state for their prompt response and the positions taken on the situation.He said the senate advised Tinubu to encourage other leaders of ECOWAS to deploy diplomatic options in addressing the situation in Niger.
“Rather, Mr President has expressed a wish to respectfully solicit the support of the national assembly in the successful implementation of the resolutions of the ECOWAS as outlined in the said communication.
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