Abubakar's Insights on Root Causes of African Military Coups #politics #democracy #africa

Former Nigerian military leader Abdul Salami Abubakar revealed insights into ongoing ECOWAS negotiations with the Nigerien military, highlighting two main causes of military coups in Africa: the imposition of unpopular candidates through vote-buying and electoral manipulation, and politicians amending constitutions to extend their tenures. Abubakar emphasized the importance of adhering to democratic principles and cautioned citizens against blindly supporting politicians or selling their votes. His statements raise questions about whether he shared these insights with all ECOWAS leaders, especially as they align with the actions of influential figures like Tinubu and Alassane advocating for Bazoum's return in Niger.

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