The leadership of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to continue with dialogue and diplomacy in resolving the imbroglio in the Republic of Niger rather than go into war, which it said will not only destabilise the entire Sahel region but will put an end to an age-long relationship between Nigeria and the Niger Republic.
The national chairman of the PRP, Alhaji Falalu Bello, said while the impending war is avoidable through continuous dialogue with the coup leaders, he called on President Tinubu to focus on addressing the challenges facing Nigerians, among which are insecurity, extreme poverty, and unemployment.
“The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) considers it pertinent to urge President Bola Tinubu and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) not to go to war with the Niger Republic.
The PRP views war as not in the interests of Nigeria, Niger, or ECOWAS.
War would destabilise the entire Sahelian region and could lead to the spread of violence and instability to other countries in the West African sub-region.
“There exists excellent neighbourliness and a good relationship between the two countries that are closely linked economically, culturally, and geographically, and it will be tragic if these relationships of centuries are spoiled.
The Niger Republic depends on Nigeria for trade and investment, and Nigeria depends on Niger for some products.
A war would disrupt this economic interdependence and harm both countries.
“The PRP notes that the recent skirmishes between Nigeria and the Niger Republics are avoidable and should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy.
The PRP strongly urges President Tinubu, as the present ECOWAS Chairman, to painstakingly pursue dialogue and diplomacy in resolving the imbroglio in the Republic of Niger and to exercise restraint and avoid taking any action that could lead to war.
“We urge President Tinubu to focus on addressing the challenges facing Nigerians, including insecurity, extreme poverty, and unemployment, among others.
The PRP remains confident that Nigeria and the ECOWAS will resolve the issue at stake with the Niger Republic peacefully through dialogue without bloodshed,” a statement signed by the PRP leader and made available to the Nigerian Tribune read.
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