“Do not drag us to war”, Shehu Sani faults ECOWAS military power, sends words to President Tinubu, others

The former Senator of Kaduna Central District, Shehu Sani has sent a strong message to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Nigerian leader and chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

As a president, Tinubu necessitates acting in the regional interest and in defence of democracy, but it could prove very costly to the other hat, as ECOWAS chairman.

On Thursday, August 9, ECOWAS, after a meeting held in Abuja, Nigeria, activated its standby force for possible action against the Niger Republic Junta, with the aim of restoring constitutional order in the country.

Reacting to the development on Twitter, the former lawmaker urged President Tinubu, and other West African leaders not to drag Nigeria into war because of the coup in Niger Republic.

Sani tweeted: “ECOWAS communique is contradictory; Opting for dialogue and setting up a standby force.

Our message to the leaders of West Africa is unambiguously clear; DO NOT drag us to war because of coup in Niger Republic.”