Senate Rejects Tinubu’s Request for Troop Deployment to Niger

In response to President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops to Niger following the recent political crisis in the neighboring country, the Nigerian Senate has firmly rejected the proposal.

The Senate convened a closed-door session to deliberate on the matter and reached a unanimous decision not to authorize military intervention.

President Tinubu had written a letter to the Senate seeking support for deploying troops to Niger in response to the coup that ousted the democratically elected government of President Mohammed Bazoum.

However, the Senate emphasized that it believes in exploring political and diplomatic avenues to resolve the situation in Niger rather than resorting to military action.

In the resolution read by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, it was clarified that President Tinubu’s communication did not seek parliamentary approval for a military intervention but rather sought support in implementing ECOWAS resolutions through peaceful means.

The Senate applauded President Tinubu and other ECOWAS leaders for their prompt response to the crisis and emphasized the need to work collectively to find a diplomatic solution to restore democratic governance in Niger.

While rejecting the troop deployment request, the Senate reaffirmed its commitment to engaging in constructive dialogue with President Tinubu and other stakeholders to address the political situation in Niger effectively.

As the crisis continues to unfold, the Nigerian Senate remains dedicated to promoting regional stability and upholding democratic principles in line with ECOWAS objectives.