The Economic of West African States (ECOWAS) has said it is solidly behind Nigeria and other member states being accused by Niger Republic of sponsoring terrorist attacks against it.
Niger Republic had accused Nigeria and other ECOWAS members of colluding with France to destabilise the country.
However, ECOWAS in a statement on Thursday described the allegations as “unfounded”.
The Statement reads:
"The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) expresses deep concern over the allegations being made against Nigeria and other ECOWAS member states.
The Commission stands firmly with Nigeria and other ECOWAS member states against allegations that they are sponsoring terrorism.
For years, Nigeria has supported peace and security of several countries not only in the West African subregion but also on the African continent.
The recent successes recorded by the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), which Nigeria leads, demonstrates the country's commitment to peace and security across the region.
ECOWAS therefore refutes any suggestion that such a generous and magnanimous country would become a state-sponsor of terrorism.
ECOWAS calls on all states in the region to promote dialogue and stability and refrain from making accusations that are not supported by any evidence.