President Tinubu Blows Hot, Says He Won't Tolerate Democratic Disturbance In Niger Republic

 Nigeria's President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu in a strongly worded statement has condemned the political imbrigio in Niger Republic.

Tinubu who also doubles as ECOWAS Chairman said his body "will not tolerate any situation that incapacitates the democratically-elected government of the country."

In a statement he personally signed, President Tinubu said ECOWAS would do everything to make sure democracy is entrenched in the country.

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See his full statement below:

"Information filtering in from the Republic of Niger indicates some unpleasant developments around the country's highest political leadership.

"It should be quite clear to all players in the Republic of Niger that the leadership of the ECOWAS Region and all lovers of democracy around the world will not tolerate any situation that incapacitates the democratically-elected government of the country.

"The ECOWAS leadership will not accept any action that impedes the smooth functioning of legitimate authority in Niger or any part of West Africa.

"I wish to say that we are closely monitoring the situation and developments in Niger and we will do everything within our powers to ensure democracy is firmly planted, nurtured, well rooted and thrives in our region.

"I am in close consultation with other leaders in our region, and we shall protect our hard-earned democracy in line with the universally acceptable principle of constitutionalism.

"As the Chairperson of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, I state without equivocation that Nigeria stands firmly with the elected government in Niger and equally conveys the absolute resolve of leaders in our sub-region that we shall not waiver or flinch on our stand to defend and preserve constitutional order.