Despite refusals from the junta in Niger to meet with any foreign delegate concerning restoring democracy, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi, the 14th Emir of Kano met with the coup leaders in Niger on Wednesday.
The former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) was able to meet with the military leadership even after the junta had canceled all scheduled meetings it had with members from the African Union (AU), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and a top US ambassador.
ECOWAS has pushed the delegation's efforts to reconcile with the military authorities yet it didn’t yield anything beneficial as it resulted in a deadlock.
On Wednesday, footage from Daily Trust emerged showing Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi, a noted Nigerian economist, and leader of the Tijjaniya sect, in negotiations with Junta officials. He was joined by the Sultan of Damagaran.
According to reliable sources, Sanusi's visit was intended to kick up discussions with the junta. This meeting took place immediately before the next ECOWAS leaders' conference in Abuja.
Following the expiration of a 7-day ultimatum set by the regional group for the restoration of President Mohamed Bazoum, ECOWAS Chairman President Bola Tinubu convened a meeting on Thursday.
ECOWAS had imposed sanctions on Niger and hinted at the possibility of military intervention, a stance that faced strong opposition, particularly from Nigeria.
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