Niger Coup: ECOWAS Enforces Additional Sanctions on Niger Following Military Coup

In response to the military takeover in Niger, ECOWAS has imposed economic sanctions on the country. The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the President of ECOWAS member states have instructed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to enforce economic sanctions on Niger's military officials and their supporters.

According to Anjuri Ngalale, the Senior Special Adviser to the President on Information, President Tinubu has directed the CBN Governor to impose additional economic sanctions on the military and individuals associated with the military government in Niger.

These additional sanctions were enacted due to the expiration of the ultimatum given to the military junta by ECOWAS to release the president and reinstate him to power. President Tinubu clarified that the additional sanctions were not imposed arbitrarily but were approved by the ECOWAS presidents before being announced. He emphasized that these actions were taken in accordance with the ECOWAS agreement and not on behalf of any individual country.

President Tinubu, as the leader of the ECOWAS presidents and the President of Nigeria, highlighted that the additional sanctions were a collective decision made by the member states' presidents. The measures were taken to address concerns and criticisms both within and outside Nigeria, following the attempted military overthrow of the democratically elected government in Niger led by Mohammed Bazoum.

President Tinubu clarified that the ultimatum issued to Niger is a mandate from ECOWAS, not solely from Nigeria. He revealed that after the ultimatum expired, consultations and exchanges of ideas took place between himself, state governors, and representatives from Niger Republic to address the military coup and ECOWAS measures.

Tinubu stressed that any agreements reached, including future ones concerning the military coup in Niger, would be treated with consideration, regardless of tribal or religious affiliations. ECOWAS consists of diverse countries with various tribes and religions in the West African subregion, and decisions should be made without discrimination.

Despite the removal of economic sanctions, ECOWAS plans to convene a meeting in Abuja on Thursday, 10th August 2023, to discuss the way forward and seek agreements regarding Niger.

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