West Africa’s regional bloc (ECOWAS) has now opted for diplomacy to end the coup in Niger.
ECOWAS had previously hinted at military intervention to restore civilian rule in Niger.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu chaired an emergency summit of ECOWAS in Abuja, emphasizing diplomatic negotiations and dialogue as the foundation.
The 15-nation bloc is struggling to deal with military takeovers, which have swept through four countries in three years.
The summit comes four days after an ultimatum to Niger’s coup leaders to reinstate the democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, expired.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Kwabena Nyarko Abronoma
