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Tinubu task Islamic scholars on deeper engagements with Niger Junta 

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President Bola Tinubu on Thursday challenged a major Islamic scholars’ group in Nigeria (Ulamas) to expedite actions of more dialogue in their ongoing engagements with the military junta in Niger Republic for progress in returning nolmacy to the troubled country. 

Tinubu who is the chairman of the ECOWAS Heads of States and Government, received a comprehensive briefing from the Ulamas, who were led to the Presidential Villa by Sheikh Bala Lau, coming after the Ulamas’ two most recent visits to Niger. 

Special Adviser on media and publicity to the President Ajuri in a statement Ngelale said the Islamic leaders had informed the President that the military junta was open to deepening dialogue with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

Ajuri explained that more steps were being taken to forestall armed conflict with a more detailed acceptance of the ECOWAS position by Niger military council officials.

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Responding to the delegation of Ulamas, against the backdrop of ethnic rumors peddled by domestic political figures inside and outside of the country, President Tinubu emphasized that he is at the forefront of a peaceful resolution of the crisis, even in the midst of more hawkish individuals urging swifter intervention.

“I am managing a very serious situation. If you take ECOWAS aside, other people will react, those who are outside of our control. I am the one holding those sides back. I am the one holding back ECOWAS,” he disclosed. 

President Tinubub who spoke on the urgency of the situation said;

”Even as at this morning, I have been inundated with phone calls on the readiness of countries with their military force and contributions. However, I told them to wait. I am meeting with the Ulamas and I will get back to you.” 

President Tinubu told the Islamic delegation that the military junta must be held accountable for putting the entire people of Niger Republic in jeopardy. 

”They cannot use the gun given to them to protect the sovereignty of the country and turn it against the people of the country,” he said.

President Tinubu pledged that ECOWAS will remain steadfast in its commitment to diplomatically engage with all stakeholders and seek a peaceful resolution to the impasse in Niger Republic. 

“I will draw a line in the sand and ask you to make arrangements to go back to Niger Republic,” he stated.

On the request by the Islamic scholars for the Federal Government to monitor the distribution of palliatives to States, the President promised that more palliatives are coming for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) nationwide. 

He also appealed to State governments to ensure transparency and accountability in the distribution and management of these palliatives.   

“The people reside in the States. Even if I set up a panel, I will have to go through the governors and the local governments. We will continue to talk to the governors. Nigerians must hold them accountable,” he continued.

“It’s unheard of that in a constitutional democracy, a president will sit here and give orders to States. I can only appeal to them to implement. The people reside in the states, and if the Governor is not doing well, the people must vote them out,” he added.

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