President Tinubu of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has been cautioned against military action against the new military government in Niger Republic
The caution was given by Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, an Islamic scholar and the leader of the Tijjaniya sect in Nigeria, also urged the National Assembly not to approve the request made by the President for any form of war with Niger Republic.
Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi counsel President Tinubu and the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS instead of engaging in war with Niger should rather engage in dialogue with the Nigerien military junta that ousted President Mohammed Bazoum.
He said this in Bauchi while interacting with journalists, adding that both Nigeria and Niger Republic have a longtime cordial relationship that needed to be strengthened
“Nigerians and Niger are united. Hence there is the need for the Federal Government of Nigeria to engage in diplomatic approaches with a view to strengthening the cordial relationship for the economic growth and development of the two West African countries,” Sheikh Dahiru said.
According to the revered Sheikh, if Nigeria should embark on war with Niger, many would not only suffer the consequence but innocent souls would also be killed, admonishing that, “it is good to find an amicable resolution to avoid shedding blood of innocent souls.”
He then urged other West African leaders and other critical stakeholders to embrace diplomacy.
“We are appealing to President Tinubu; we are also appealing to the National Assembly and all ECOWAS leaders and stakeholders not to engage Niger in war.
“This is to save the lives of innocent souls and to save people from incurring more hardship,” Sheikh Bauchi appealed
