As a notable step towards quelling tensions with the leaders of the Niger Republic coup, the 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has convened a dialogue with the military junta in Niamey.
While an attempt to reach the Emir yielded no response, the Telegraph reported that the coup leaders reacted with immense contentment to Sanusi’s visit.
Telegraph’s account indicated that the coup leaders were extremely pleased with Sanusi’s visit.
A yet-to-be-corroborated source reported that the coup leaders took the opportunity to actively listen to the Emir’s entreaties. One of these entreaties involved the Emir’s recommendation for a timeframe dedicated to resolving the issues amicably.
Accompanied by a retinue of his closest associates and staff, Sanusi was escorted to Niamey, the capital of Niger Republic, where he was cordially welcomed by the newly established military junta government.
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According to reports, the meeting revolved around deliberations aimed at identifying a feasible path to navigate the complex situation within the country.
On Thursday, ECOWAS leaders will convene to discuss the ensuing measures subsequent to the expiration of the seven-day ultimatum extended to the coup instigators.
ECOWAS chairman and Nigerian President Bola Tinubu’s warnings of military intervention in the coup-ridden Niger region have faced considerable opposition and nonacceptance from various quarters.
A number of notable individuals have expressed their discontent with the action, advocating for ECOWAS to pursue a diplomatic strategy in resolving the Niger coup situation. They caution against hastily making decisions that could potentially escalate into a West African regional conflict, favouring Western interests.
President Tinubu had sent a delegation of prominent individual including the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, with the aim of diplomatically settling the political situation and restoring the ousted president Mohamed Bazoum to power.
Mali and Burkina Faso, alongside other West African nations, have registered their opposition to Tinubu’s statement. They underlined that a move towards military intervention by ECOWAS would, in essence, mark the initiation of a regional conflict.