President Bola Tinubu has taken a firm stance regarding the situation in Niger Republic, issuing a strong warning of “grave consequences” if the health of detained ousted President Mohamed Bazoum were to deteriorate under the military regime.
In a conversation with European Union chief Charles Michel, President Tinubu, who also serves as the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), conveyed his unequivocal opposition to the coup in Niger Republic. He emphasized his concern over the worsening detention conditions of President Bazoum, highlighting the gravity of the situation.
The EU official, who initially attributed the “grave consequences” threat to Michel, correcting the error, stated: “The Nigerian president stressed the determination and political will of ECOWAS to act together. ECOWAS will maintain their sanctions despite the economic impact these have on some of the countries from the region.”
Michel was said to have “reiterated the EU’s full support and backing of ECOWAS’ decisions, as well as firm condemnation of the unacceptable coup de force in Niger.”
She was cited to have maintained: “The EU will not recognise the authorities resulting from the putsch in Niger. President Bazoum, democratically elected, remains the legitimate head of state of Niger.
“President Bazoum’s detention conditions are deteriorating. Any further deterioration to his well-being status will have grave consequences.”