The Federal Government has dismissed claims that Nigeria supported a failed attempt to overthrow the government of Niger Republic, insisting that the country remains opposed to military coups and other unconstitutional changes of government.
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sola Enikanolaiye, made the clarification in a statement issued on Thursday, describing the claims circulating on social media as baseless and misleading.
Enikanolaiye said Nigeria remained committed to democracy, constitutional governance and political stability across West Africa.
“Nigeria will never support illegality or unconstitutional change of government anywhere, no matter who is involved or which country is concerned,” the minister said.
He also rejected suggestions that Nigeria, through its membership of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, supported or endorsed the military takeover in Niger.
The minister referred to an earlier statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on August 30, 2026, as the Federal Government’s position on the situation in the neighbouring country.
Enikanolaiye said Nigeria remained concerned about developments in Niger and wanted the country to return peacefully to stability and constitutional order, noting Nigeria’s longstanding historical, cultural and fraternal ties with Niger.
He urged Nigerians at home and abroad to disregard videos and narratives circulating online suggesting Nigeria’s involvement.
“Nigerians at home and abroad should disregard the videos and narratives circulating online, they are intended to create confusion and tarnish Nigeria’s image,” the statement said.
