In a tense session, Nigerian Senators are actively discussing and expressing their disapproval of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s proposed military deployment to Niger Republic and the power supply cut-off initiated by the Nigerian government. The closed-door executive meeting has seen senators vehemently rejecting the plans put forward by Tinubu.
The controversy stems from a letter Tinubu addressed to the Senate, outlining his intentions to deploy Nigerian soldiers to Niger Republic and reinstate ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. Additionally, the proposed penalties against the coup plotters in the West African country have sparked further debate among the senators.
However, as the discussion continues, the majority of senators are expressing their strong opposition to the deployment of soldiers and the power supply cut-off against Niger Republic. Even Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s appeal for support of Tinubu’s decisions has fallen on deaf ears during the ongoing session.
“The senators are in an Executive closed-door Session now (without the press or anyone) discussing whether to use force/military action in Niger Republic. Majority of the Senators are against deployment of soldiers and are even against the power supply cut-off as already announced by the Nigerian government,” says a prominent source.
The deliberations are far from over, with senators continuing to voice their dissent against any form of military intervention in Niger Republic. The Senate President’s call to endorse President Tinubu’s actions has not swayed the senators, as they stand firm in their opposition.
