He made his first statement - the ultimatum was ignored by the President | Niger | statement
According to Agence France Presse on August 8th, regarding the military coup in neighboring Niger, the Nigerian President stated that diplomacy is the "best way" to resolve the crisis, but does not rule out the possibility of resorting to force.
According to reports, a spokesperson for the Nigerian President said on the 8th that President Bola Tinub does not rule out the possibility of military intervention in neighboring Niger after a coup and the president's ouster, but he believes that diplomacy is the "best way" to resolve the crisis.
Tinub is currently the rotating chairman of the Economic Community of West African States. This is Tinub's first statement after Niger's coup soldiers refused to accept the ultimatum from the Western Community.
At the same time, prior to the crisis summit held in the Nigerian capital Abuja on the 10th, attempts by the Western Community and the United States to cooperate with the new rulers of Niger had not made any progress.
The report also stated that the spokesperson for Tenoub, Ajuli Ngalale, said, "There is no option excluded from the negotiation table." He also said that Tenoub and other West African leaders support a diplomatic solution.
The Western Community imposed trade and financial sanctions on Niger after its coup soldiers overthrew President Bazum.
The Western Community also issued a 7-day ultimatum to Niger, demanding that it restore Bazum's position, otherwise it may face the possibility of using force.
A source close to the Western Community said on the 7th that there is currently no immediate plan for military intervention, and the path of dialogue seems to remain open.