Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the spokesman for the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), has warned the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) strongly not to take military action against the Niger Republic.
Baba-Ahmed urged ECOWAS to negotiate with the Nigerian junta rather than using force or threats.
The NEF official emphasised the significance of diplomatic channels in resolving the current tensions and voiced a clear fear that military intervention in the region would result in instability.
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This is an excellent time for ECOWAS to step back and analyse the Niger Republic situation without threats and bravado, Baba-Ahmed remarked in a post on his Twitter account.
“There is still room for some negotiations, but ECOWAS must drive the process. Nigeria in particular must use its clout to calm nerves and lead responsibly.
“Who is going to guarantee a ‘well executed military intervention’? Nigerians are against any military action.
“This will further destabilize the region. ECOWAS without Nigeria is a few countries who will not set foot in Niger. Negotiations are the best.”
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