Former governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai, has issued a cautionary message to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Tuesday, August 22, advising against engaging in a conflict with coup-affected Niger Republic.
El-Rufai emphasized the close bond between Niger Republic and the northern region of Nigeria, highlighting that they are essentially one entity. He urged President Bola Tinubu-led ECOWAS to steer clear of exacerbating a potential civil war among brethren.
Drawing inspiration from a vintage musical album, the prominent figure of the All Progressives Congress (APC) conveyed his perspective through his official Twitter account.
TUESDAY THOUGHT: As ECOWAS beats the drums of war, I recall the 1970s rock classic by Dire Straits - ‘Brothers in Arms’, because a war within our subregion is a war between brothers. Indeed, the people of Niger Republic are one and the same with those living in Northern Nigeria.…
— Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai (@elrufai) August 22, 2023
Known for his affiliation with President Bola Tinubu, who presently heads the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, El-Rufai stressed the significance of maintaining peace. He referenced the iconic 1970s rock classic, "Brothers in Arms" by Dire Straits, to underscore the shared heritage between Niger Republic and Northern Nigeria. El-Rufai's sentiment echoed the notion that a conflict within the subregion essentially equates to a conflict between brothers.
With a final plea to avoid the potential turmoil, he emphasized the kinship between the people of Niger Republic and those residing in Northern Nigeria.
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