- The European Union (EU) strongly condemns the coup in Niger, considering it a serious threat to stability and democracy in the region
- The EU expresses support for ECOWAS’ efforts to restore constitutional order in Niger and warns of potential consequences, including the immediate suspension of budget support, in case of any breach of the constitutional order
The European Union (EU) has strongly condemned the coup in Nigér, warning of dire consequences.
It stated that recent events in Nigér constitute a serious threat to stability and democracy.
As ECOWAS pointed out in its latest press release, this coup is in total violation of the democratic principles on which the management of political power in the region is based.The EU reiterates its support for the action of the organization in the sub-region and for the ongoing efforts to allow an immediate return to constitutional order, the organisation said.
Any breach of the constitutional order will have consequences for cooperation between the EU and Niger, including the immediate suspension of all budget support.The EU stands with the people of Nigér and reaffirms its full commitment to strict respect for the rule of law, human rights and international humanitarian law in Nigér, it said in a statement in Abuja on Friday.
Tinubu to host ECOWAS “special” meeting on Sunday
President Bola Tinubu is expected to host a special meeting of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Abuja, over the recent military coup in Niger.
Dele Alake, special adviser to Tinubu on special duties, communications and strategy, announced the development in a statement on Friday.
Within Nigeria had reported how Amadou Abdramane, a colonel-major, announced the removal of President Mohamed Bazoum from office in a late-night address on Wednesday.
Abdramane dissolved the country’s constitution, suspended all institutions and closed the borders.