Prominent Nigerian activist, Aisha Yesufu, has strongly condemned military coups, stating that they are the most detrimental events that can occur to any nation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Her remarks come in the wake of the crisis in the Niger Republic, where soldiers announced a coup on national TV, dissolving the constitution, suspending institutions, and closing the nation’s borders.

Niger’s President, Mohamed Bazoum, has been held by troops from the presidential guard since the coup announcement…..CONTINUE READING

In response to the situation, the United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, assured Bazoum of unwavering support, while United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, offered the organization’s full support to the uranium-rich country. Bazoum is a crucial ally in the fight against Islamist militancy in West Africa.

With neighboring countries Mali and Burkina Faso also experiencing coups due to jihadist uprisings, Aisha Yesufu voiced her concerns on Twitter, reminding people of Nigeria’s tumultuous past during the military era.

She emphasized that the military rule in Nigeria was a time of horror, with civilians being dehumanized and treated as inferior.

In her message, Yesufu cautioned against romanticizing the period of military rule and urged everyone to reject any attempt to glorify such actions, as they bring about severe consequences for a nation and its people.

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