The Federal Government has rejected claims circulating on social media that Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) supported or backed the recent failed coup attempt in Niger Republic, describing the allegations as false, irresponsible and deliberately designed to damage Nigeria’s reputation.
Sola Enikanolaiye, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, said Nigeria had never supported military coups or any other form of unconstitutional change of government and would not depart from its longstanding commitment to democratic governance and constitutional order.
Enikanolaiye, in a statement issued on Thursday, said the narratives circulating online were intended to mislead Nigerians and create confusion over the country’s position on the political and security situation in Niger.
He stressed that Nigeria remained committed to democracy, constitutional governance and regional stability, particularly at a time when West Africa and the wider Sahel continue to grapple with political instability, insecurity and the growing threat of unconstitutional changes of government.
According to the minister, Nigeria’s position on the latest development in Niger had already been clearly articulated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement.
