As the seven-day ultimatum set by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), for the reinstatement of President Mohamed Bazoum in Niger lapses, the regional body has taken action by imposing additional economic sanctions on the country.
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria to enforce these fresh sanctions against individuals and entities connected to the military junta in Niger.
This move is aligned with the stance of ECOWAS heads of states, who previously imposed financial sanctions on the Nigerien military junta.
Speaking during a press conference on Tuesday, Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Affairs, confirmed the implementation of these sanctions.
He highlighted that the decision is a response to the ongoing political crisis in Niger and the refusal of the junta to comply with ECOWAS’ call for the reinstatement of the ousted President.
The military junta in Niger, however, remains resolute in its stance.
Despite the sanctions imposed by ECOWAS and the suspension of aid by Western allies, the coup leaders asserted their determination to withstand external pressure and reject the reinstatement of Mohamed Bazoum as President.
