President Bola Tinubu has requested the Senate’s consent for the deployment of Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin.
The request was conveyed in a letter read at the start of plenary by the Senate President on Tuesday
The President cited Section 5, Subsection 5, Part 2 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), following consultations with the National Defence Council.
According to the letter, the appeal follows an urgent request from the Government of Benin Republic for exceptional and immediate air support from the Nigerian Armed Forces.
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President Tinubu explained that Benin is currently facing an attempted unconstitutional seizure of power, leading to the disruption and destabilization of its democratic institutions.
He noted that the situation requires swift external intervention.
He emphasized that, given the close ties of brotherhood between both nations and the principles of collective security under ECOWAS, Nigeria has a duty to provide the necessary support.
The President expressed confidence that the Senate will consider and approve the request without delay.
The matter has been forwarded to the full Senate for immediate consideration.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
