“Putin is Leading a New Colonisation of Africa”: Nigerian Political Commentator Speaks on Niger Coup
- Russian President Vladimir Putin is said to be fast expanding his belt into the African continent following the Niger Republic coup
- Political commentator Japheth Joshua Omojuwa, who said this, added that Putin is leading a new colonisation of Africa
- Omojuwa warned African countries to pay close attention to their military to avoid a replication of what happened in Niger Republic
Nigerian political commentator Japheth Joshua Omojuwa has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of leading a new colonisation of Africa following the dramatic coup by the military in Niger Republic.
Omojuwa said no African country is safe as Putin is fast expanding his belt.
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In a post shared on his Twitter page @Omojuwa, he urged African countries to pay attention to their military, especially in places where election losers are angling for coups.
“This is the fast expanding Vladimir Putin belt. He is leading a new colonisation of Africa. No country is safe. Every country must pay attention to its military, especially in situations where you have bad election losers angling for coups.”
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ECOWAS considers military intervention in Niger to restore Bazoum
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said it may use military might to restore the constitutional order in Niger Republic following the dramatic coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum.
ECOWAS also issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Nigerien military headed by General Abdourahamane Tchiani to reinstate Bazoum as President.
Coup d’état: List of ECOWAS sanctions against Niger Republic
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced eight sanctions against the Niger Republic following the dramatic coup that led to President Mohamed Bazoum's overthrow.
The sanctions were announced after an extraordinary session of the ECOWAS member states in Abuja on Sunday, July 30.
Shehu Sani gives 13 reasons why Nigerians mustn’t support ECOWAS invasion of Niger, Republic
A former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has listed 13 reasons why Nigerians should not support the military invasion of the Niger Republic after the army took over power from ousted President Mohamed Bazoum.
Sani said should the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) invade Niger Republic, it would simply be a war between Nigeria and the neighbouring West African country because of proximity.
Coup D’état: List of African nations currently under military rule
The African continent and its history of coup d'état have been like a nut and its shell and are still prevalent even in the 21st century.
The West African sub-region holds the record for the most military coups since the beginning of independence in the region.
Source: Legit.ng
