Tchiani’s claims are highly controversial and include allegations that France promised financial support to President Tinubu in exchange for allowing French military forces to operate in Borno State. He also alleged that Nigerian authorities were complicit in facilitating terrorist activities, including the arming of Boko Haram fighters with anti-aircraft weapons. According to Tchiani, France’s involvement in these activities was part of a broader effort to destabilize Niger and further French interests in the region.
According to him, “From the Nigerian president to those of Benin, Senegal, and Côte d’Ivoire — they all go to France whenever elections are around. They go and bow before Macron to ask for funds to contest again. Do you have the temerity to say no to the person who gave you money?”.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
