NGF Commends Tinubu's Swift Action in Benin Coup, Cites Nigeria's Security Interest

The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) commends Bola Tinubu for deploying Nigerian military to thwart a coup in Benin Republic, citing it as beneficial for Nigeria's security. The NGF Chairman, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, highlighted the potential spill-over effects of the coup on Nigeria's security, especially in the Sahel region.

The intervention is seen as supporting democracy in the subregion and maintaining stability. The NGF also acknowledges the security threat posed to Nigeria by the coup in Benin Republic, emphasizing the need for collective security efforts in the ECOWAS region.