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Former lawmaker Shehu Sani has urged the Senate not to
approve President Bola Tinubu’s request for military action against the
Republic of Niger.
In a post via his X social media platform on Friday, Sani
urged Tinubu not to allow himself to be misled by foreign powers.
Recall that the President sent a letter to the Senate
seeking approval for military action and other sanctions against the military
junta in Niger.
However, Sani is of the view that senators should weigh the
implications and consequences of their decisions, especially those senators
representing states that have borders with Niger.
He wrote: “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.”
