Niger Coup: Shehu Sani faults power cut sanctions by Nigeria

• says action will push Nigeriens to independence

Senator Shehu Sani has faulted the power supply cut to Niger, arguing that it would further brace the Nigeriens to live without dependence on external forces.

The lawmaker, on Friday, joined other eminent Nigerians in protesting against the cutting off of electricity supply to Niger.

Nigeria cut the power supply to Niger Republic as one of the sanctions from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) over the coup in the country.

According to reports, power outages in Niger have been more frequent than in previous times, as power only stayed on for about an hour at a period for Niamey, Maradi, and Zinder residents.

Sani highlighted the implication of Nigeria halting power supply to its northern neighbour.

He explained: “Cutting off electricity supplies to Niger Republic is affecting their hospitals, schools, homes and offices.

“This is not putting pressure on the military junta but punishing the masses of that country and creating resentment against our country.

“The action taken by Nigeria and ECOWAS is further pushing Nigeriens to rally round their Military Government. France, ECOWAS and Nigeria are pushing them to learn to live without dependence.”