Tinubu’s strategic summit with governors from Jigawa, Sokoto, Kebbi, Yobe, and Katsina – Umar Namadi, Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto, Mohammed Nasir Idris, Mai Mala Buni, and Dikko Umar Radda – took place on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at the Abuja State House. This high-stakes gathering aligns intriguingly with the expiry of ECOWAS’ ultimatum to Niger Republic’s coup leaders.
As the clock ticks on the ECOWAS deadline, the sub-regional bloc’s resolve to restore constitutional order in Niger is firm. The ultimatum demands the reinstatement of democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, or hints at potential military intervention by West African forces.
In the midst of this geopolitical tension, speculation has arisen over potential military action. While Tinubu, ECOWAS Chairman, navigates these intricate waters, cautionary voices, including the Nigerian Senate, urge restraint.
Amidst this backdrop, President Tinubu’s recent rendezvous with the five neighboring governors serves as a crucial puzzle piece. His consultations echo through the halls of power, signaling the intricate diplomatic dance unfolding on the international stage.