Former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, expressed his excitement about the recent coup that took place in Gabon. He made these comments during an interview on Channels Television’s Hard Copy program.
In the interview, Fayose expressed his disapproval of military intervention in politics but stated that the recent surge of coups in Africa, including the one in Gabon, is a result of the “sit-tight syndrome” where leaders remain in power for extended periods.
Fayose emphasized that Nigeria has a reasonably stable democracy with an uninterrupted democratic process and regular elections, even though it has its flaws. He contrasted this with countries where leaders have stayed in power for decades without meaningful democratic transitions.
President Ali Bongo, who was re-elected for a third term in Gabon, has faced allegations of election fraud, leading to protests and a military intervention.
Fayose’s comments highlight the complex dynamics of politics and governance in African countries and the varying perspectives on issues such as coups and leadership transitions.