I Won’t Support Military Coup But If It Has To Come, What Can We Do? – Obasanjo

 

Olusegun Obasanjo

Ex-Nigerian president, Olusegun Obasanjo has stated that he is not in support of a military coup.

Obasanjo who served as both a military and democratically elected leader argued that the rising military coups in Africa show that the youths are tired of some things and in need of a liberator.

Obasanjo was however quick to add that he is not in support of coups but when it happens, there is usually not much that can be done.

The former President made the submission while speaking at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, during an interactive session with a group of youths from Africa for Africa Youth Initiative (A4A), a platform founded by Reverend Chris Oyakhilome.

According to him, he would not support a coup considering his experience in the hands of former Military dictator, late General Sanni Abacha.

Responding to questions on coups in Africa after speaking on “Fostering Sustainable Development Through Pan Africanism,” Obasanjo explained that it is very important to prevent coups from happening.