It’s Not About Nigeria Vs Niger – Popular African President Makes Revelation On Ending The Coup
In the midst of efforts to reverse the military coup that resulted in the removal of Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum two weeks ago, President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire has emphasized that the reconciliation initiatives are under the jurisdiction of ECOWAS rather than being a matter solely between Nigeria and Niger.
Ouattara made this declaration on Thursday during an extraordinary summit held by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Abuja.
“It’s important to clarify that ECOWAS is not endorsing this situation. This isn’t about Nigeria versus Niger at all,” he affirmed.
“The resolution we’ve collectively reached today—hopefully for immediate implementation—is an ECOWAS decision.”
The Ivorian president highlighted that all the leaders of the West African regional alliance have made genuine attempts to engage in dialogue with the coup leaders in Niger.
“From my perspective, I view this as an act of terrorism, and it’s imperative that we don’t allow this to persist. We must take action. The stance of Côte d’Ivoire, which has garnered unanimous support from all the heads of state, and which we have effectively communicated to these coup leaders, is that their rightful place is within the confines of the military barracks,” he further asserted
