President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said he is under pressure to deploy force in Niger Republic.
He added that his belief in the peaceful resolution is driving his approach to the issue as chairman of the Authority of Heads of States and Government of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
Tinubu stated this while hosting top Islamic clerics (Ulama) led by Sheikh Bala Lau at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The President okayed the Ulama’s request to continue the talks with the coup leaders. He requested them to expedite action because time is of essence.
Tinubu told the Islamic clerics that the junta should be held accountable for putting the entire people of Niger in jeopardy.
He pledged again that ECOWAS would remain steadfast in its commitment to diplomatically engage with all stakeholders in order to achieve a peaceful end to the impasse in Niger.
