#Diplomacy: African leaders called out for staying mute on killing of Nigeria protestors

Social media users have launched a campaign against African leaders who have failed to condemn the killing of unarmed protestors in Nigeria by soldiers.

According to them, African leaders are quick to comment on matters in the Western countries but fail to reciprocate that same energy when it comes to matters that affect the African continent.

The African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West African State (ECOWAS) are yet to make an official statement on the unrest in Nigeria as well as other parts of Africa including Congo.

The hashtag #Diplomacy and #ENDSARS have been trending on Twitter following the horrific footages of some protestors who have lost their lives whilst seeking an end to police brutality in Nigeria.

Below are some popular tweets on the happenings in Nigeria:

Exactly why I'm quiet when people are blasting him. I'm like 99% sure the AU and ECOWAS has noticed all this and are trying to help. It's just that rules and diplomacy tins are slowing them down https://t.co/VzHgccV5HF

— Benny H. Forson (@bennyhforson) October 21, 2020

I am devastated and in shock by what is happening in Nigeria but even more by the position of some persons regarding the role of ECOWAS in the #endsars crisis.

The ECOWAS Chair @NAkufoAddo not long ago presided over a delegation that expedited efforts and restored calm in Mali.

— Mr. Ray ???????? (@TheEdemTamekloe) October 21, 2020

You and I have nothing to lose

Those leaders do and it will affect us.

The diplomacy thing needs reforms because even one life lost is important.Their protocols are structured in such a way that things always have to escalate first .

— Nana P.®? (@__prempeh) October 21, 2020

Obama performed below average as America's president but his oral prowess, diplomacy and motivational skills made him popular to some extent.

Buhari do not possess any of the above and that's what is making things worse in this country today. https://t.co/8UahI5CijM

— Mr. Manli (@Manli44) October 21, 2020

Our president must show leadership on this matter else he becomes complicit in the senseless killing of innocent and defenseless protesters @NAkufoAddo ????????????

— ???????????????????????? ???????????????????????? (@yvonnenelsongh) October 21, 2020

Nigeria is on a brinkmanship. But before Diplomacy will end for the President of Ghana, ECOWAS and AU to make Statements, let's all remember what Pro. Mills told Nana Akuffo Addo in 2011 on the Ivorian Civil War.#EndSARS #MaintainNanaAddo #4MoreForNana pic.twitter.com/wtxKRXs5qv

— Aye Boafowaa. (@AyeBoafo6) October 21, 2020

The silence of the presidency and Ecowas chair is unfortunate but not unexpected

Showboy has courted Badboy since he took power the two can be considered allies

Until recently

When Ghana’s diplomatic relations with Nigeria turned frosty( locked shops,demolitions)

Diplomacy..

— The Fundamentals (@KojoNketsia) October 21, 2020

Nobody is saying the president should send in soldiers to overthrow Buhari. All we are asking for is just a tweet. @HillaryClinton sent a tweet n I don't think she breached any diplomacy whatever.Too much technicality day spoil things.? silence is becoming disturbing. #EndSars ????????

— Delali Phrank Awutey (@delaliphrank) October 21, 2020