Northern Senators Caucus of the 10th Senate has condemn the military takeover in Niger republic where by forcefully upstaged democratically elected government of President Bazoum Mohamed.
This was contained in a statement signed by spokesperson of the forum Senator Suleiman Abdurrahaman Kawu Sumaila which was made available to journalists.
According to the statement, the forum also advocate for the use of diplomatic channel in addressing the situation instead of military action as planned, by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) against current military junta of one of the beloved neighbour of Nigeria.
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It said “we, the Northern Senators Caucus of the 10th Senate under the leadership of Sen. Abdul Ahmad Ningi, note with concern and condemn in its entirety the unfortunate development in Niger Republic, where the military forcefully upstaged a democratically elected government of President Mohammed Bazoum.”
The Northern Senators also take cognizance of the efforts of the ECOWAS leaders under the chairmanship of Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in resolving the situation in Niger Republic.
The forum, however emphasis the need for west African leaders to focused on political and diplomatic means to restore democratic government in Niger Republic.
“We also 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 who shared border with Niger Republic namely Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina, Zamfara, Jigawa, Yobe and Borno will be negatively affected,” said the statement.
It added that “we are also aware of the situation of Mali, Burkina Faso and Libya, which may affect the seven Northern states, if military force is used. There is serious implication for our country, if military force is used without exhausting all the diplomatic channels.
As democrats and representatives of the people we are here by urging our colleagues to observe due diligence in invoking section 5 sub section (4) (a) and (b) of 1999 Nigerian Constitution as amended.”