Niger: We saved Nigeria from threat, why we ignored Tinubu's first team — Coup leaders
They also spoke on why they did not accord the first team sent by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu the deserved attention
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They also spoke on why they did not accord the first team sent by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu the deserved attention
Nigeria's Intervention Team comprising prominent Islamic scholars in the country, approved by President Bola Tinubu a few days ago met with the coup leaders in Niger where both parties agreed to intensify the option of dialogue in resolving the political crisis in that country. The Islamic Ulammas led by Sheik Abdullahi Bala Lau met with
He also apologised for not according the team sent by President Tinubu led by former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd) the required attention because they were angry about the ECOWAS ultimatum.
The ministry of external affairs on Friday advised Indians stuck in Niger to leave the country as soon as possible. The ministry advised Indian nationals to exercise precaution while crossing the land border.
The coup in Niger follows coups in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea. Each of these was led by military officers angered by the presence of French and US troops and by economic crises inflicted on their countries.