Femi Fani-Kayode Gives Shocking Prediction On New Coup

Nigeria’s ex-Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has voiced his lack of surprise at the recent military coup in Gabon, while also forewarning of potential similar occurrences in other Francophone countries in West and Central Africa.

Fani-Kayode shared his thoughts on this matter via his social media platform, X (formerly known as Twitter).

In a post referencing his recent essay titled “Does Killing Nigerien Babies Bring Glory To Our Name?”, Fani-Kayode discussed the growing trend of coups in Francophone African nations. He cited factors such as corruption, poverty, and a lack of democracy as contributors to this unsettling pattern. His prediction of increased coup activity in the region proved eerily prophetic with the Gabon incident.

Expressing his expectations, Fani-Kayode stated, “I am not surprised that this has happened, and frankly, we should expect more coups in the Francophone countries of West and Central Africa for the reasons I stated in that essay.”

Notably, he raised the question of whether regional bodies like the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) or the African Union would respond similarly to the Gabon coup as they have in previous cases.

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The military takeover in Gabon occurred shortly after President Ali Bongo’s re-election, which had been contested by the opposition as “fraudulent.” High-ranking army officials claimed to have assumed control, annulling the election results.

This event marks the latest in a series of military upheavals that have swept through Francophone African nations. As Fani-Kayode’s insights shed light on the underlying issues driving such political shifts, attention is drawn to the broader implications for the region’s stability and governance.

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