During a closed-door session, the Nigerian Senate discussed President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy troops to Niger Republic in response to the recent military coup.
The senators expressed their opposition to the use of force against the Nigerien government and rejected Tinubu’s proposal to cut off electricity supplies to Niger Republic.
They believed that military action would only escalate the situation and lead to further violence.
Additionally, they expressed concerns that cutting off electricity supplies would negatively impact ordinary Nigeriens who were not involved in the coup.
The senators vehemently rejected Tinubu’s suggestions and appeals, despite Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s attempts to endorse Tinubu’s actions.
Tinubu’s letter outlined various measures, including the closure of land borders, cutting off electricity supply, and mobilizing international support, to restore peace and democracy in Niger Republic.
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