Mr Bazoum’s fate remains in the hands of his nemesis, his presidential guards-turned-coupists, who overthrew his government on July 26.
Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine, the Prime Minister of Niger, who disclosed this, said Mr Tchiani has expressed readiness to dialogue with the regional bloc.
The Ondo governor embarked on a 21-day leave on June 7 and was expected to return on July 6.
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According to him, the administration of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu is also committed to ensuring human capacity development.
It said the call was wicked and aimed to distract the military men performing their constitutional responsibilities.
On Thursday, ECOWAS directed the deployment of standby military troops to restore constitutional order in the country.
Fears are growing for the health and safety of Mr Bazoum, who has been held captive since the military seized power on July 26.
According to him, at least 1,500 of them have been prosecuted in a collaborative effort with sister sisters security agencies in the state.
The decampees had cited internal crisis and political bickering within the party for the action.
