In their individual responses, they have raised substantial objections, citing concerns that Nigeria is currently grappling with issues of poverty and economic challenges. They emphasize that embarking on a military operation in Niger could have dire consequences.

Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa, a former presidential aspirant and the Chairman of the Nigeria Economic Summit, has expressed his viewpoint on the matter.

He suggests that one of the motivations driving ECOWAS leaders to advocate for military intervention against the military junta in Niger is to demonstrate the organization's resolve and prevent being perceived as ineffective.

Mazi Ohuabunwa said, “we must empathize with ECOWAS leaders because they are concerned that if they do not do anything very stern, their own seats are not guaranteed as the coup is like a virus; it’s spreading like epidemic.

“If you don’t halt it, it may consume everybody. Their fear is that it might happen to any of them, and as leaders: do you want them to fold their hands and watch in hopelessness?

“Secondly, they have already gone too far by issuing a threat of possible military intervention, and if they back down now they will become a toothless bulldog, lose face and become a laughing stock of the military junta.

“The wind is already blowing in French-speaking West African States. They will do all they can to halt this epidemic sweeping through French-speaking West African States.

“But I believe that they, as much as us, understand that war is not a tea party.”

However, he emphasized the importance of good governance and the promotion of democratic values among ECOWAS leaders. He pointed out that acts of impunity, executive misconduct, and the widespread abuse of democratic principles often drive people towards seeking unconstitutional methods of changing governments.

On another front, the Middle Belt Forum (MBF) issued a stern warning, asserting that deploying Nigerian troops to Niger Republic without the Nigerian Senate's approval would constitute a treasonable offense.

The MBF also expressed concern that any such deployment of troops, especially at this juncture, could exacerbate the challenges faced by Nigeria's economy and worsen the existing hardships endured by the citizens.