Former Nigerian Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has stated that he is not surprised by the recent military coup in Gabon and believes that more coups can be expected in Francophone countries.
This was seen posted on his social media platform, X (formerly known as Twitter). He also criticised the influence of France on Francophone African nations, which has been leading to coups.
Fani-Kayode said that there will be more coups in the French-speaking West and Central African countries near future.
Fani-Kayode said this following a coup that was staged in Gabon to topple the democratic government of President Ali Bongo, who has been in power since 2009.
“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.
“I wonder whether ECOWAS or the African Union will threaten to invade Gabon as well?”
The Gabonese military officers who were dissatisfied with Bongo’s family’s 53-year rule in power overthrew him on Wednesday.
Twelve soldiers appeared on national television to announce an end to Bongo’s rule in Gabon
