Concerning the erratic situation in Niger, President Bola Tinubu has sent a letter to the Nigerian Senate, seeking approval for military action and other sanctions against the military officers who have seized power in the Niger Republic.
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, read the letter on the floor of the Upper Chamber on Friday.
The letter reads “Political situation in Niger”
Closure and monitoring of all land borders with the Niger Republic and reactivating of the border drilling exercise.
”Cutting off Electricity supply to the Niger Republic
”Mobilizing international support for the implementation of the provisions of the ECOWAS communique
“Preventing the operation of commercial and special flights into and from Niger Republic
“Blockade of goods in transit to Niger especially from Lagos and eastern seaports amongst others.
The chairman of the ECOWAS condemned the coup in its entirety and resolved to seek the return of the democratically elected govt.
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