Niger Republic‘s military leader, Abdourahamane Tchiani, accused Nigeria of collaboration with France to destabilise his country, claims Daniel Bwala, President Bola Tinubu’s Policy Communication adviser, labeled as "despicable propaganda." Bwala suggests these allegations aim to incite Northern Nigeria against Tinubu, leveraging language and regional tensions. Source.
Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, emphasized that such accusations are baseless. Bwala called attention to Tchiani’s ineffective economic leadership, which he believes, underscores the propaganda’s intent to provoke unrest. This aligns with Nigeria’s history of leadership and fostering relations in West Africa.
Key Takeaways:
- Tchiani accuses Nigeria and France of destabilising Niger.
- Bwala and Idris dismiss claims as baseless propaganda.
- Allegations seen as efforts to incite tension in Northern Nigeria.
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