I am happy with what happened in Gabon… – Fayose

Ayodele Fayose, a former governor of Ekiti State, expressed satisfaction with the military coup in Gabon, suggesting that it could pave the way for a democratic transition in the country.

This coup took place after the controversial re-election of President Ali Bongo for a third term, which was marred by disputes. Despite his approval of the coup’s potential for democratic progress, Fayose also reiterated his disapproval of military involvement in politics.

Fayose said: “I am very happy with what happened in Gabon. I don’t like military incursions in politics but I want to say to you that Nigeria is different; we have a reasonably stabilised democracy.

“We have our flaws, but you can see the uninterrupted democratic process. After four years there will be an election. Nigeria has gone from one party to another party.

“One person to another person within a space of time. But in a country where one man is spending 30, 40 years. You have to boot him out of the place in whatever way.

“That’s different from the Nigerian setting.”