Nigeria Denies Backing Military Coup in Niger Republic
Nigeria said the claims were false and misleading, and reaffirmed support for democracy and constitutional order across West Africa.
- On Thursday, the Federal Government denied allegations that it supported the recent failed coup attempt in the Niger Republic. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sola Enikanolaiye dismissed the claims as "unfair, mischievous and entirely false."
- Baseless claims circulating on social media suggested the coup had the backing of the Economic Community and, by extension, Nigeria. These online videos and narratives seek to sow discord, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Enikanolaiye reiterated Nigeria's stance from an August 30 Press Statement expressing deep concern over the situation in Niger. The nation remains firmly committed to the ECOWAS Protocol, rejecting unconstitutional changes of government.
- The Minister stated that Nigeria desires peace, security, and development for the Sahel, urging the Nigerian public to disregard online videos. The government remains committed to stability and constitutional order in the region.
- Through collaboration with the African Union and the international community, Nigeria will continue to defend democracy and uphold the rule of law. The nation rejects any resort to force to settle political differences.
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Nigeria denies backing failed Niger coup
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs said the ministry’s attention had been drawn to “false and mischievous claims” suggesting that the failed coup had the support of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and, by implication, the endorsement of Nigeria.
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The Nigerian Government has rejected claims circulating on social media suggesting that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) backed the recent failed coup attempt in Niger Republic, stressing that Nigeria has never supported and will never support any military coup or unconstitutional change of government. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador […]
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