𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐛𝐮’𝐬 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚’𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 – 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲

The Presidency says Nigeria’s swift response to the foiled coup attempt in Benin Republic reflects President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to safeguarding stability and constitutional order within the West African region.

According to the statement, Tinubu, who chairs ECOWAS, has continued to emphasise dialogue, diplomatic pressure and collective security as the best ways to prevent political disruptions across neighbouring countries. It added that Nigeria’s contribution to the situation in Benin underscores the country’s longstanding role in defending democratic governance in West Africa.

The Presidency noted that the aborted coup further highlights the importance of regional cooperation and early intervention, stressing that Nigeria will keep supporting efforts aimed at maintaining peace and stability across the sub-region.