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ECOWAS Vs Niger Republic: Is Peace the opposite of War?  (Part Two)

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ECOWAS Vs Niger Republic: Is Peace the opposite of War?  (Part Two)

By Dr Jimoh Ibrahim CFR

Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

ECOWAS VS NIGER- The events we saw from the first, second and ongoing Cold War suggest that war is ingrained in all of us, yes, there may be no scientific proof or empirical evidence, but it is not the case that when science speaks, the truth comes out! One scientific theory, after clinical trials and proof of evidence, which suggests that all swans are black, is no longer valid. At least there are now brown swans found in Igbotako, Ondo state! It is not the case that War is new to any continent or the entire human generation in the geocentric system.
ECOWAS Vs Niger Republic: Is Peace the opposite of War?  (Part Two)
Still, it confirmed that those born after 1967 (the Biafra War) have never experienced war and have been taking caution in the narrative left for them by their parents. Yes, more stories of war every day and Fresh narratives of human insecurity also come from the Manchuria crisis (1931) and the Abyssinia crisis (1935) case of Iraq’s (1991) intervention for national security: the cases of Bosnia (1995) and Afghanistan’s (2001) intervention for human security: the case of Kosovo (1995) intervention after R2P: the case of Darfur (2008). Again, the case of Russia in Ukraine. If we are looking for peace in those countries, it is also the case that those wars have not led to peace, and if we are to end the war in those countries, it is not the case that absolute peace has now returned! That may be why war is an unavoidable part of human existence.
 A Harvard psychologist Stephen Pinker saw not too clear a picture when he said, “If the idea that war is part of human nature is not scientifically supported, alternative futures open. If more people work for prevention, the eventual eradication of war is a definite theoretical possibility.” What is impossible is that those who want peace think they do not need war! Those who think we can stay in a world full of peace for as long as we keep praying, the good lord will grant us that much desire for peace is not only psychologically playing, for at least they are theorising!
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It will certainly not be possible to prevent ECOWAS from military action in Niger Republic because war is ingrained in everyone, and most soldiers and officers recruited for the military actions were born post-1967! The desire and expectations are high let’s not argue the political celebration of winning for now. Still, at least in the classical days, hegemonic leaders who fought and won wars were celebrated, and it is not the case that these feelings have left us.
ECOWAS may create peace in Niger Republic starting with War, but perhaps not in the short run. It could be argued that never again will there be a Military overthrown of a democratically elected government, at least in the eye of the democrats, if the military action succeeds. But is ECOWAS going to the Niger Republic to fight a war? We are asking because of democratic peace theory (apologies to Immanuel Kent). Liberals and Republicans will not go to war with another liberal. They will hesitate to engage in Armed conflict. It could also be the case that democratic peace theory dies with Immanuel Kent!
To ECOWAS, whatever the pains of intervention, the need for community alliance is imperative to human security, and the military junta cannot provide that much top level of security in the value stick of the apparatus of Government in the Niger Republic in contemporary times. States are considered most secure when war is unthinkable between them. Interestingly, the term unthinkable appears in policy discourse with nearly the opposite meaning, referring to wars that are eminently possible but horrifying to contemplate, such as war with a nuclear Iran. I only hope there is no nuclear weapon coming from anywhere in this community affairs, or is Russia holding meetings? For ECOWAS, it is a matter of “we-feeling” on the part of the participating countries or an imperativeness for security alliance! ECOWAS is addressing dependable expectations of peaceful change!
Those who do not support the military action argued that intervention violates Article 2 (4) non-use of force and, more specifically, Article 2 (7) of the UN constitution for non-intervention in the internal affairs of another country to which all ECOWAS countries are members. The challenge here is to ask whether the UN security council, by Article 51, have not transferred her power to ECOWAS concerning regional peace to ‘prevent and punish’ where there is genocide and breach of international peace. The question to ECOWAS is, do we have such in Niger Republic? ECOWAS will breach those chapters as the US did in Iraq! Again, one may ask the UN what became of resolution ES‑11/4 concerning Ukraine, passed in March 2022 and adopted on 7th April 2022, with overwhelming votes of 143 in favour and five against 35 abstaining, demanding that Russia withdraw its forces from Ukraine. The intention is to give way to resolving emerging crises. The resolution demanded “immediately, completely and unconditionally withdraw” The council considered the invasion a violation of Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty. The question remains “Is the Niger Republic a sovereign State such that military action is made impossible?
is sovereignty not hypocrisy? Apology to Steven Krasner. See part three of this article. If you miss any part, send an email requesting the missing part to my University of Cambridge life email address ifj21@cantab.ac.uk
Jimoh Ibrahim holds BSc (with Honours) in International Relations from the London School of Economics LSE, the University of London. He holds other University degrees from the University of Cambridge, Oxford, Harvard, and Ife, including two PhDs. He is currently at the 10th National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as a Senator representing Ondo South senatorial district.

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Lawrence Grace Foundation Holds Annual Christmas Party For Widows on Dec 10

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Lawrence Grace Foundation Holds Annual Christmas Party For Widows on Dec 10

 

 

 

 

A multi-award winning humanitarian group, Lawrence Grace Foundation will on Sunday, December 10 holds its annual Christmas party and multi-empowerment scheme for over 300 widows in Lagos state.

According to the Convener of the foundation, Mrs Oluyinka Adewoye the special Christmas party featuring several activities which include games and fun as well as free gifts to the widows has been scheduled for Centre for Management Development, CMD in Magodo area of the state.

“For Christmas, we are having our ‘LGF Christmas Party’ which is for 300 widows from various LCDAs in Lagos State. It holds on December 10th, 2023.This is to give them gift items for their families for Christmas and also celebrate the season with them and give them the sense of joy”, Mrs Adewoye added.

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How Primate Ayodele Foretold Attacks On Military Barracks In Sierra Leone

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How Primate Ayodele Foretold Attacks On Military Barracks In Sierra Leone

 

 

 

The Leader Of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has continued to remain a prophetic voice recognized globally. There is unarguably no country in the world where Primate’s prophecy has not impacted in one way or the other.

 

 

 

 

 

His style of prophecy is majorly warnings to presidents of nations and there are countless references and proofs to confirm the authenticity of these prophetic warnings; if those involved listen and take heed to instructions, they avert troubles but if otherwise, they eventually happen. Unfortunately, most of these warnings have come to pass because the recipients don’t follow divine instructions.

 

 

How Primate Ayodele Foretold Attacks On Military Barracks In Sierra Leone

 

 

Among the most recent prophetic warnings that came to pass is the sudden attack on the main and largest military barracks and prison in Sierra Leone on Sunday, raising fears of a breakdown of order amid a surge of coups in the region.

The detention centers, including the Pademba Road Prisons — holding more than 2,000 inmates — were attacked just as security forces fought to restore calm during sustained shootouts at the Wilberforce military barracks, according to Information Minister Chernor Bah.

Due to this, Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio announced a curfew.

“As the combined team of our Security Forces continue to root out the remnant of the fleeing renegades, a nationwide curfew has been declared and citizens are encouraged to stay indoors,” he wrote.

Meanwhile, Primate Ayodele had foretold this exact situation in his annual prophecy book titled Warnings To The Nations (2023/2024) edition which was released in July 2023. He categorically mentioned that there will be an attack on the military in Sierra Leone.

These were his words

‘’The president will build connecting bridges that will lay the activities of his government. He must pray against attacks on their military’’.

Just as Primate Ayodele noted in his prophecy book, an unprecedented attack was made on the largest military barracks in the country on Sunday by unknown gunmen. This has fulfilled the prophecy of Primate Elijah Ayodele.

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Celebration TV Threatens Alkan Air With $2m Suit Over Repair Scam

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Celebration TV Threatens Alkan Air With $2m Suit Over Repair Scam

*Celebration TV Threatens Alkan Air With $2m Suit Over Repair Scam*

 

 

 

A Cairo based aircraft maintenance facility, Alkan Air, is in the eye of the storm. The facility is currently being threatened with a two million dollars suit by Celebration TV, owners of a Hawker aircraft who accused it of attempting to fraudulently take over the private aircraft three years after it was taken for repair.

 

 

 

 

 

According to investigation, the Hawker jet in 2020 was taken to Alkan Air for repair with a signed agreement that the plane would be fixed in six months. But, shockingly, we gathered, nearly three years after, Alkan Air has refused and neglected to execute its own part of the bargain despite that Celebration TV had paid the charges demanded for the maintenance running into several thousands of dollars.

 

 

Celebration TV Threatens Alkan Air With $2m Suit Over Repair Scam

 

 

 

While investigating further, this news medium stumbled on a mail sent to Celebration TV by Alkan officials suggesting that some interested buyers were willing to purchase the Hawker aircraft for a fee from which Celebration TV would be entitled to a commission, thereby capitalizing on the fact that if the Hawker is not repaired, it cannot be flown back to Nigeria as a result of restrictive international aviation regulations.

 

 

 

 

 

There was also a mail mandating Celebration TV to pay parking costs from January 2023. Yet, the jet has not been fixed let alone a certificate of release produced to the owner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

However, the Celebration TV promoter was said to have snubbed the idea, insisting that the jet be fixed and all overdue items be added at the company’s cost and released to the owner or Alkan Air should be ready to meet them in court of law.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sources revealed that the promoter of Celebration TV, a prominent Nigerian renowned for his no-nonsense disposition and commitment to fight for justice at all cost, has vowed to do legal battle with Alkan and he has reportedly begun plans to institute a two million dollars case against Alkan Air, while he also vowed to even drag the matter before the International Court of Arbitration in London, if necessary.

And given what was gathered from people close to the Celebration TV promoter, Alkan Air had better be ready for a long fight because he is renowned for doing legal battles with governments and institutions in Nigeria.

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