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Nigeria expresses concerns over failed coup in Niger, calls for return to constitutional order

Nigeria expresses concerns over failed coup in Niger, calls for return to constitutional order

By GhanaSummary NewsroomNigeria

The Nigerian government has expressed deep concern over the political and security situation in neighbouring Niger following a foiled coup attempt, urging all parties to work towards restoring constitutional order through peaceful means.

Nigeria expresses concerns “The Government of Nigeria views with deep concern the current political and security situation in the Republic of Niger,” the ministry stated in the statement signed by its spokesperson, Oluwadamilola Adeniyi.

In a statement issued on Sunday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government said it was closely monitoring developments in the neighbouring country, stressing that stability in Niger was critical to Nigeria and the wider Sahel region.

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