Niger Coup Leader Accept To Meet ECOWAS- Nigerian Islamic Scholars

A group of Nigerian Islamic scholars who met Niger’s coup leader have said the general has agreed to hold direct talks and resolve a standoff with West African leaders.

Sheikh Abdullahi Bala Lau, who led the Nigerian delegation, made the announcement on Sunday, a day after his group held talks with General Abdourahamane Tchiani in Nigerien capital Niamey.

The meeting took place as Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) explores its options to restore civilian rule in Niger.

Lau said Tchiani has “accepted to have fully direct discussions with leaders of ECOWAS”.

He said the timing could be fixed in the coming days