Tinubu Reveals to African Leader The Only Way to Avert Military Coups

 

President Bola Tinubu has revealed how to stop military coups in Africa.

 

Tinubu said prioritising good governance can stop the coups.

 

Tinubu, who is the chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), made the statement on Sunday while addressing the 64th ordinary session of the authority of heads of state and government at the state house in Abuja.

 

He implored West African leaders to prioritise good governance and collective prosperity as an essential tool to prevent authoritarian takeover of power and unconstitutional change of government in the region.

 

“The delivery of good governance is not just a fundamental commitment; it is also an avenue to address the concerns of our citizens, to improve their quality of life, and create a stable environment conducive to the achievement of sustainable development,” Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to Tinubu on media and publicity, quoted the president as saying.

 

The ECOWAS chairman further said the plan to float the ‘Sahel Alliance’ comprising Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso would not lessen the resolve of the bloc to uphold its commitment to democracy.

 

Tinubu added that the bloc has outlined specific measures to be taken against any member state opting for unconstitutional change of government.

He encouraged African countries under military rule to embrace “realistic and short transition plans” for the return of democracy.

 

“While the imposition of punitive sanctions may pose challenges, it is important to underscore that the struggle to protect the fundamental liberties of our Community’s Citizens must be upheld and respected,” he said.

 

Tinubu also appealed to sister African countries to provide the coup-affected countries with technical and material support.