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Following the coup in Republic of Niger that has upended the constitutional political leadership in the West Africa country, Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, has called for a special summit of regional leaders.
The meeting will hold on Sunday, July 30th, in the Nigerian capital, Abuja.
According to the Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications, and Strategy, Dele Alake, President Tinubu strongly condemned the current political situation in the neighbouring country and vowed that ECOWAS and the international community would do everything to defend democracy and ensure democratic governance continues to take firm root in the sub-region.
The unfolding crisis in Niger has garnered international attention, with US Vice President Kamala Harris and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reaching out to President Tinubu to express their firm support for ECOWAS’ stand and the Nigerian leader’s efforts to restore constitutional order in Niger.
In separate telephone calls Thursday evening with President Tinubu, the leaders also commended the swift response of ECOWAS to the situation in Niger.
The US highlighted the importance of democracy in Africa and the role Nigeria plays as a pivotal regional power and commended President Tinubu’s efforts to implement crucial reforms.
The ECOWAS summit is expected to be a pivotal moment in addressing the coup and charting a course toward a peaceful resolution.