It appears from the information you provided that Nasir El-Rufai, former Governor of Kaduna State, is urging caution against military intervention in the Niger Republic by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). He uses a cultural reference, the song “Brothers in Arms” by Dire Straits, to highlight the fraternal ties and shared cultural identity between the people of Niger Republic and Northern Nigeria, emphasizing the importance of maintaining peace and avoiding conflict.
Furthermore, the Nigerian Guild of Editors is advising President Bola Tinubu to use diplomacy as a means to address the political situation in Niger Republic, underlining the global perspective that military interventions are increasingly seen as undesirable and outdated.
This situation underscores the complexities of regional politics in West Africa, and the role of influential figures and organizations in shaping the discourse around conflict resolution.
