The Nigerian government has emphasized that deploying troops to Niger Republic would be considered as a last option in the efforts to remove the military junta and reinstate democratic rule.
Ibrahim Lamuwa, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, conveyed this message during a discussion with the diplomatic corps concerning the political situation in Niger.
Immediate condemnation of the coup by the international community has been seen as a testament to their preference for democracy and constitutional rule over any other form of governance.
Any purported resignation claims from President Bazoum, possibly under duress, are categorically rejected.
International solidarity is sought to reinforce the significance of democratic and constitutional rule in West Africa.