Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has asked African leaders to focus on the root cause of the recent increase in coups across the continent.
In a tweet on Thursday while reacting to the recent coup in Gabon — the eighth in Africa since 2020, Atiku said the military takeovers are worrisome, adding that they call for introspection.
“The coup in Gabon stands condemned,” Atiku said.
“Democracy and democratic governance have come to stay as a preferred form of government, and everything should be done to enthrone, nurture, and sustain it.
“As I suggested in the case of the Niger Republic, the ECOWAS and African Union authorities should open a window of diplomatic engagement that will pave the way for the soldiers to return to the barracks.
“The latest coup brings the number of military takeovers in Central and West Africa to 8 since 2020. This is worrisome and calls for introspection.
“We may have to focus on dealing with the disease and not the symptoms that birth coups.”
