Reading about the recent coup in Niger and the various opinions, especially on social media, it is clear that many people do not fully grasp why the July 26, 2023 coup that overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum is significant for Nigeria.
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As I moved around Abuja this week, I thought about an ancient account that I once read of a religious teacher and his encounter with a Bedouin man — a nomadic Arab tribesman from the harsh lands of the Arabian Peninsula.
Nigeria’s political landscape has seen its fair share of challenges and triumphs throughout our history. The Second Republic from 1979 to 1983 stands as a significant period, marked by a delicate balance of power and the need for collaboration. It was a time when we had 19 states, as opposed to the current 36, and only a handful of prominent political parties. The National Party of Nigeria (NPN), led by President Shagari, held sway at the center but not without the need to forge alliances with other parties to secure a majority in the National Assembly.
A statement by the former Senate President’s media office, entitled: “MURIC Lied: 8th Senate Aided, Not Hindered President Buhari’s Fight Against Insecurity,” signed by Oluwole Onemola, described the claim as an “unenlightened propaganda piece” which is “factually and constitutionally incorrect.”