Northern Senators Warn Tinubu Against Military Force To Restore Democracy In Niger Republic

Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin

Northern Senators Forum has warned the Chairman of Economic Commission of West Africa States (ECOWAS) and President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria against the use of military force in restoring democracy in Niger Republic.

Leading the Senators, Senator Abdul Ahmad Ningi (Bauchi) who led the senators, called for political and diplomatic means to restore democratic government in that country.


This proceeds in a statement signed and released by its spokesperson, Suleiman A. Kawu Sumaila, the forum cautioned that military force will cause the death of many innocent citizens in Niger Republic and seven Nigerian States that share border with that country.

“We take exception to use of the of military force until other avenues as mentioned above are exhausted as the consequences will be casualties among the innocent citizens who go about their daily business.


“Besides, about seven northern states that share border with Niger Republic namely Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina, Zamfara, Jigawa, Yobe and Borno will be negatively affected," statement stated.

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