Nigeria has denied accusations from Niger's military leader, Brig Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani, of colluding with France to destabilise the junta-led nation. In a Christmas Day interview, Gen Tchiani accused France of allying with militant groups in the Lake Chad region to undermine Niger's security, allegedly with Nigeria's knowledge.

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has categorically dismissed allegations made by Niger Republic, accusing Nigeria of sponsoring terrorism. The regional bloc labelled the claims as baseless,

The diplomatic row between Nigeria and the military junta in Niger has attracted the attention of the regional bloc, ECOWAS. ・ECOWAS supports Nigeria in diplomatic row with Niger over accusations of destabilization ・Niger's military leader accused Nigeria of colluding with France to destabilize Niger Republic ・Nigeria has dismissed the accusations

ECOWAS has finally opened up on the allegation that Nigeria was making an alliance with France to launch an attack on the Niger Republic through new terrorist group.

The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has rejected claims that Nigeria and other member states are involved in sponsoring terrorism. In a statement issued on Thursday, ECOWAS expressed its support for Nigeria’s peacekeeping initiatives and condemned the allegations as unfounded.