Following allegations by Military leaders of the Republic of Niger on collusion with France against Nigeria, some northern leaders are speaking in defence of the Nigerian State.
A prominent northern elder who also serves as chairman of the Northeast Cooperatives Associations Forum strongly doubts the allegation of the Nigerien leader.
He insists that Nigeria has more to lose if its neighbour becomes more unstable.
Mr Jalo considers the allegations as an attempt by a failing leader to deflect blame.
A scholar from Gombe State University takes his position based on the rich shared history between the two West African neighbours.
He agrees with the northern elder that the ties between Niger and Nigeria transcend ECOWAS and the current political tension.
The relationship between these two neighbours predates colonial interference or the formation of boundaries. A family feud that would hopefully end with diplomacy.
