ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence Staff convened in Accra, Ghana, to discuss a possible military intervention in Niger aimed at restoring constitutional order following the overthrow of President Mohamed Bazoum by the military.
Accra, the capital of Ghana, is hosting a crucial meeting bringing together the Chiefs of Defence Staff from member countries of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). These high-ranking military officials have gathered to discuss the feasibility and details of a potential military intervention in Niger, following the overthrow of democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum by the military three weeks ago.
The decision to hold this meeting follows the declaration of ECOWAS leaders last week, where they agreed to deploy a “residual force” to restore constitutional order in the country. According to France 24 news channel, the Chiefs of Defence Staff gathered to study and coordinate the necessary measures to implement this decision.
At the heart of the discussions lies the issue of regional stability and security. The situation in Niger, marked by the overthrow of President Bazoum and the ensuing political instability, has raised significant concerns within ECOWAS. The Chiefs of Defence Staff are examining not only the means to restore constitutional order in Niger but also the potential repercussions of such an intervention on the stability of the region.
It is worth noting that ECOWAS has consistently emphasized that it favors dialogue and that the use of force is the last option on the table to restore the cherished constitutional order.
