Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, expressed his satisfaction with the recent developments in Gabon, where the military assumed control in the oil-rich Central African nation.

In an exclusive interview on Channels Television’s Hard Copy program on Friday, Fayose shared his perspective on the situation, even though he generally does not support military interventions in politics. He believed that the recent spate of coups witnessed across the continent stemmed from leaders clinging to power beyond their limits.

Fayose remarked, “I am very happy with what happened in Gabon. I don’t like military incursions in politics.” The military officers in Gabon had seized power on Wednesday, toppling President Ali Bongo, who had been in office for 14 years, shortly after he was declared the winner of Saturday’s elections.

However, Fayose did not foresee a similar scenario occurring in Nigeria despite the challenges in the country’s democratic journey.

He pointed out that Nigeria had experienced an uninterrupted democratic process, with regular elections every four years. He acknowledged the transitions from one political party to another and from one leader to another within specified terms.

Nevertheless, Fayose emphasized that in a nation where a leader overstays their welcome, either through 30, 20, or 40 years in power, there might be a need to remove them, even if it involves unconventional means.

He clarified that this situation was distinct from Nigeria’s political landscape, stressing that there would be no coup in Nigeria.

Fayose also underscored the importance of reporting any information related to a coup, as failure to do so could have dire consequences. He drew a population comparison between Nigeria and Gabon, highlighting that Nigeria’s vast population of 200 million far exceeded Gabon’s 2.5 million, adding, “Ekiti is even more populous than Gabon.”