Niger Coup: “It’s Unconstitutional”, Nigerian Lawyer Reacts As ECOWAS Activates Military Standby Force
A Nigerian lawyer has faulted the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) recent move against the military junta in Niger Republic.
According to Barrister Inibehe Effiong @InibeheEffiong, the order of standby force to restore constitutional order in the Niger Republic by ECOWAS is a ‘terrible decision.
In a post shared via Twitter, the legal luminary noted that “ECOWAS military force” against Niger coup leaders is unconstitutional, considering the senate’s resolution against the involvement of Nigeria’s military.
Effiong tweeted: “The deployment of ECOWAS Standby Force to “restore constitutional order” in Niger is a terrible decision. Since the Nigerian Senate has passed a resolution against the involvement of our military in Niger, it will be unconstitutional for our Armed Forces to participate in it.”
Nigerians react
Nigerians reacted to the lawyer’s position via Twitter. We captured some of their opinions via the comment section.
@Dike1Dike tweeted:
“Counsel, kindly reconfirm if the Senate passed a resolution like you quoted with evidence. Warm regards.”
@MikaelCBernard tweeted:
“I believe that Tinubu only needs the senate to ratify a war between Nigeria and Niger.
“In this situation, it is the ecowas standby force, which has been ratified by senate that is being deployed.”
@OkechukwuMatty tweeted:
“An legitimate entity will do things legitimately.”
@OluwaEazy_ tweeted:
“It is ECOWAS, not Nigeria. What you should have questioned is if Nigeria’s army will be involved.”
