The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the February 25 presidential election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has asked the military junta in Niger Republic to give way for democracy.
Prince Adebayo made this call on Thursday, via his official Twitter handle handle, stressing that the military cannot rule the citizens when not elected.
Recall that on 26 July 2023, soldiers from Niger’s presidential guard deposed President Mohamed Bazoum and closed the country’s borders.
Entrances to government ministries were also blocked by the presidential guard.
Efforts to negotiate the return of democracy is yet to yield results.
However, the renowned lawyer stated that African nationalism must be democratic.
“I call on the junta in Niger to surrender now and return to the barracks under amnesty. You cannot rule unelected by Nigériens. @ecowas_cedeao is on the good side of history. Imperialism of the East is no remedy for imperialism of the West. African nationalism must be democratic.” He wrote.
