Nigeria Denies Supporting Niger Coup Attempt Claims
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially denied any involvement in or support for the recent failed coup attempt in the Niger Republic. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb Sola Enikanolaye, issued a statement on Thursday rejecting claims that suggested Nigeria's endorsement of the coup, describing them as false and misleading.
The statement emphasized Nigeria's commitment to peace, democracy, and constitutional order in West Africa and the Sahel. Enikanolaye reiterated that Nigeria does not support any form of illegality or unconstitutional government changes.
He referenced an official press statement dated August 30, 2026, which expressed Nigeria's concern over the situation in Niger and called for a peaceful return to stability. The minister urged the public to disregard misleading narratives circulating online and reaffirmed Nigeria's dedication to the ECOWAS Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance and the African Union's stance against unconstitutional changes of government.
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