ANALYSIS: Niger Coup: Tinubu, ECOWAS in dilemma on deadline day

As ECOWAS’s seven days ultimatum for the reinstatement of deposed President Mohamed Bazoum in Niger expires today , there is uncertainty about the next line of action for the bloc.

However, ousted President Bazoum’s Prime Minister, Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou, said it will be near impossible for any of Burkina Faso, Mali and Guinea to send troops into Niger. He said their countries are separated by jihadists, who they have fought for years and have been unable to defeat. At last Sunday’s meeting, ECOWAS asked the Chiefs of Defence Staff to meet to discuss the possibility of military intervention. The meetings were held between Wednesday and Friday last week.

Rather, non-military options are required to address the situation. The options, it advised, should focus on securing the release of President Bazoum and a transition timetable. Nigeria would be one of the most affected as it shares borders with Niger and citizens along these borders have over time built both commercial and filial relationships. A move against one could be seen as a move against the other. Also, there are tens of thousands of Nigerian refugees in Niger.

Not going forward with the planned action could also be seen as evidence of the acceptability of the new wave of coups in the region, betraying its loudly touted commitment to democracy. This could incentivise the military in other countries to topple their governments as there are no deterrents for coups.

A possible impact of constituting a transition committee is that it removes the possibility of a hostile escalation.

Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Niger Coup: Tinubu writes Nigerian Senate on ECOWAS resolutions against Nigerien coupists'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 in a bid to restore peace.'
Source: PremiumTimesng - 🏆 3. / 78 Read more »

Niger coup: Don't approve Tinubu's request for war - Shehu Sani tells SenateFormer lawmaker Shehu Sani has urged the Senate not to approve President Bola Tinubu's request for military action against the Republic of Niger. In a
Source: DailyPostNGR - 🏆 11. / 59 Read more »

Niger Coup: Tinubu Seeking State Of Emergency, Suspension Of Election Tribunal — Timi FrankHe added: “I condemn the coup in Niger and I will support all altruistic efforts to restore democratic governance in that country. But I reject moves by
Source: LeadershipNGA - 🏆 4. / 77 Read more »

Niger coup: Tinubu plotting state of emergency – Timi Frank allegesFollowing a coup in Niger Republic, a former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Timi Frank has alleged that
Source: DailyPostNGR - 🏆 11. / 59 Read more »

BREAKING: Niger Coup: Nigerian senators reject Tinubu's request for troops deploymentThe senator said Senate President Goodswill Akpabio appealed to the lawmakers to endorse the steps President Tinubu had taken so far, but...
Source: PremiumTimesng - 🏆 3. / 78 Read more »

Coup in Niger: Senate advises Tinubu, ECOWAS on diplomatic engagement with juntaNigeria Senate on Saturday urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to toe the path of diplomatic engagement in the ongoing suspension of democracy in the
Source: DailyPostNGR - 🏆 11. / 59 Read more »