Idowu Patrick, Abuja<\/p>\n
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condemned in strong term the attempted coup d’etat in Niger Republic earlier today describing it as unpleasant development that will not be tolerated.<\/p>\n
Tinubu who also serves as ECOWAS chair said only democratic elected leader in Niger will be recognize by the regional bloc. In a statement signed and released by Mr Dele Alake the Special Adviser to the President on Communication noted that it should be quite clear to all players in the Republic of Niger that the leadership of the ECOWAS Region and all lovers of democracy around the world will not tolerate any situation that incapacitates the democratically-elected government of the country.<\/p>\n
“The ECOWAS leadership will not accept any action that impedes the smooth functioning of legitimate authority in Niger or any part of West Africa”<\/p>\n
“I wish to say that we are closely monitoring the situation and developments in Niger and we will do everything within our powers to ensure democracy is firmly planted, nurtured, well rooted and thrives in our region.<\/p>\n
“I am in close consultation with other leaders in our region, and we shall protect our hard-earned democracy in line with the universally acceptable principle of constitutionalism.<\/p>\n
“As the Chairperson of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, I state without\u00a0 equivocation that Nigeria stands firmly with the elected government in Niger and equally conveys the absolute resolve of leaders in our sub-region that we shall not waiver or flinch on our stand to defend and preserve constitutional order” The statement read.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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