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The Presidency has dismissed claims by Niger Republicās military leader, Abdourahamane Tchiani, accusing Nigeria of colluding with France to destabilize Niger, describing them as baseless propaganda.
Key Points from the Presidencyās Response:
- Propaganda Allegations:
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, labeled Tchianiās statements as an attempt to incite Northern Nigerians against Tinubu.
- Language Choice:
Tchiani, speaking in Hausa, alleged France was working with terrorists in Nigeria and had paid Tinubu to establish a military base.
- Government Reaction:
Nigeriaās Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, dismissed the claims as unfounded and without evidence.
Bwalaās Counterstatement:
- Bwala described the accusations as a ādesperate propaganda pieceā aimed at deflecting from Nigerās internal challenges under military rule.
- He criticized the choice of inflammatory language and suggested possible collaboration with Nigerian politicians to stir unrest.
- āThe whole idea is to create chaos and bad blood in Northern Nigeria against the President,ā Bwala emphasized.
Nigeriaās Commitment:
Bwala reaffirmed Nigeriaās longstanding leadership in West Africa and its dedication to fostering peace and bilateral relations with neighboring nations.
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