“We think that even though it is an unfair challenge that has been imposed on us, we should be able to overcome it. And we will overcome it,” said Mr Zeine.
It said the call was wicked and aimed to distract the military men performing their constitutional responsibilities.
Niger Republic coupists have vowed to kill ousted President Mohamed Bazoum as ECOWAS deploys coalition forces for an immediate invasion.
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The announcement came despite widespread warning that an invasion could plunge sun-Sahara Africa into turmoil.
“We must engage all parties involved, including the coup leaders, in earnest discussions to convince them to relinquish power and reinstate President Bazoum,” Mr Tinubu said.
The newly appointed prime minister, Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, will lead 21 new ministers forming the new government.
Mr Lamine Zeine was formerly the minister of economy and finance for several years in the cabinet of then-President Mamadou Tandja, ousted in 2010.
