Analysis: Nigeria ‘cannot afford’ ECOWAS military intervention in Niger

In ECOWAS’ largest economic power, Nigeria, there is opposition to possible military intervention following the coup that ousted Niger’s elected President.

Nigeria currently faces high inflation and an ongoing fight against Islamic terrorism. « [Critics say] the president should look for diplomatic ways to mitigate the problem taking place in Niger and not go for military intervention. Nigeria cannot afford that right now, » says FRANCE 24 correspondent Chinwe Ossondu, in Lagos, Nigeria.