President Bola Tinubu still expresses hope for a peaceful resolution of the crisis in Niger despite the ECOWAS Resolution ordering preparation for war.
Mr. Tinubu made his position known in his closing remarks to his fellow ECOWAS heads of state at their extraordinary meeting in Abuja.
“I hope that through our collective efforts we can achieve a peaceful resolution as a roadmap to restore stability and democracy in Niger,” said the Nigerian leader.
“And you know that I will see in the communiqué of this extraordinary summit that no option is removed from the table, including the use of force as a last resort.”
Mr. Tinubu’s final comment was shared with reporters by his media team after the meeting.
Read the full statement below.
I stand before you full of gratitude and hope that each one of us has attended and exhausted your concern. We have shown great membership, dedication and patriotism and have recognized the danger facing our beloved neighbor, Niger. I hope that through our collective efforts we can achieve a peaceful resolution as a roadmap to restore stability and democracy in Niger.
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All is not lost yet. The outcome of this summit is a testament to the power of collaboration and unity. We have reaffirmed our commitment to the people of Niger and to the progress of the entire ECOWAS community.
We will continue with that. And they know that I will see in the communiqué from this extraordinary summit that no option is taken off the table, including the use of force as a last resort.
If we don’t do it, no one else will do it for us. We remain steadfast in our commitment to support Niger on the path towards peaceful democratic stability in the country.
The road ahead will undoubtedly have challenges, but as a family, we believe that with our collective outcome, we can overcome these obstacles and chart a path to lasting peace and prosperity for Nigerians and ECOWAS.
I send my most sincere thanks to all of you, for your dedication and valuable contributions during this extraordinary Summit. Your unwavering commitment to ECOWAS and the well-being of our continent is highly commendable.
I want to thank you for your positive comments and appreciation for me and the Nigerian People’s Government. May our collective efforts pave the way to a brighter future for the Nigerian people and for all Africans.
ECOWAS has continued to thrive as a sign of unity, cooperation and progress in the region. With this I officially end the second extraordinary summit on your socio-political situation and the Republic of Nigeria.
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