The details of the Extraordinary meeting of the Heads of Government of ECOWAS with regards to the Political Situation in the Republic of Niger have emerged.
The meeting, hosted by Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu who is also the Chairperson of the ECOWAS Heads of Government and State, took place at the ECOWAS Secretariat in Abuja.
In a statement issued after the Session, ECOWAS warned the Niger junta that it will be held responsible for the safety of the ousted Niger Republic President, Mohamed Bazoum and his family.
The coalition confirmed the holding of President Bazoum hostage situation, imposed a no flight zone on Niger and imposed travel bans on military officers involved in the coup in the West African country.
ECOWAS also rejected a potential forced resignation of President Bazoum, adding that he remains the recognized President of the country.
The regional block added that it does not recognise foreign or private military powers supporting the Niger military Junta.