Senator Shehu Sani has urged the Senate not to approve any military action against the Niger Republic.
Sani advised the president not to be misled by foreign powers, insisting that instead, diplomatic measures should be employed in combating the unrest in Niger.
Via Twitter on Friday, August 4, Sani said:
“The Nigerian Senate should NOT approve any military action against Niger Republic. This country should not be plunged into war and eventually stuck in war in the Sahel.
“President Tinubu shouldn’t allow himself to be misled by foreign powers. Saudi in Yemen, America in Afghanistan, and now Russia in Ukraine should teach us a lesson that war doesn’t end in days, weeks or months.
“Senators should weigh the implications and consequences of their decisions, especially those senators representing states along the Niger Border.
“Weaponising electricity supplies to Niger is also condemnable. President Tinubu should continue to explore diplomatic channels and save the lives of those who will be sacrificed. That’s my view.”
