The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has asked for help from the United Nations, partner countries, and other organizations to swiftly bring back constitutional order in Niger Republic.
This request was among the decisions made at a summit in Abuja, Nigeria, regarding the situation in Niger Republic.
This meeting followed a previous one held on July 30th after the military removed and detained Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum on July 26.
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Their Efforts failed
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Omar Touray, mentioned that diplomatic efforts to solve the crisis were resisted by the military leaders in Niger Republic.
The Commission strongly condemned the attempted coup and the ongoing detention of President Mohammed Bouzum, his family, and his government members.
They are also committed to following the measures and principles outlined in the July 30th summit in Niger.
In response to the crisis, the ECOWAS Commission directed the Chiefs of Defence Staff Committee to activate the ECOWAS standby force and ordered its deployment to restore constitutional order in Niger Republic.
AU was also called to help
The African Union was called upon to endorse ECOWAS’ decisions regarding the situation.
Nigeria’s President, who also chairs the ECOWAS Authority, emphasized that all options, including the use of force, are on the table for resolving the Niger Republic crisis.
He stated that ECOWAS is committed to supporting Niger towards peace and democratic stability.
The Nigerian leader acknowledged that challenges may arise, but he believes that with collective determination, ECOWAS can overcome obstacles and work towards lasting peace and prosperity in Niger Republic and other member countries.
He thanked fellow leaders for their dedication to the region’s well-being.
Army General makes himself new leader of Niger after coup
Meanwhile, Niger elected President, Mohamed Bazoum, was detained in a coup led by the Presidential Guard on Wednesday and on Friday Niger’s putschists named an army general as the new leader.
The former colonial ruler, France, expressed its disapproval of the coup, urging the plotters to respect the democratically-elected president and leave him in office.
General Abdourahamane Tchiani, head of the Presidential Guard since 2011, emerged as the leader of the coup and declared himself the “president of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland.”
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