It is therefore not in our best interest to deepen the crisis in Niger through a military action. Besides, it is not our business to “spread democracy”, let alone go about this by force. Democracy cannot be introduced from abroad or another country, and should not be by military force. The failure of the all-powerful USA in its many interventions in the world is enough lesson for us in developing countries.
The military coup in Niger has provoked a muscular response from President Tinubu and ECOWAS. However, a military intervention in that country will not be in the interest of Nigeria. It will lead to crisis that will inevitably spill into Nigeria, particularly the poor regions in the North. There will be an influx of indigent people from Niger, most of who will not find jobs in Nigeria and might therefore become open to recruitment into the ranks of bandits and insurgents. The impact of our economic difficulties is already biting Niger hard, given their links to our…
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