By Ike Okonta
The Defence headquarters came out yesterday to forcefully deny a COUP plot in the country. According to the Army, the decision to cancel the public parade during the October 1 independence day celebrations was to allow President Tinubu to attend to international engagements.
But how does Defence Headquarters explain the ongoing trial of 16 military officers if they were not involved in a COUP plot?
Make no mistake about it- I totally reject a change of government in Nigeria through a military COUP. But having said that, it must be pointed out that the Bola Tinubu government is very corrupt and very incompetent and deserves to be changed come 2027 through a peaceful democratic process.
Some have argued that Tinubu’s appointment of a fellow Yoruba man as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission is a clear indication of his intention to rig the 2027 presidential election in his own favour.
If Tinubu were to attempt rigging, Nigerians will come out into the streets in their millions in protest. This government’s harsh economic policies and open stealing have ensured that Tinubu will lose in a fair and open election.
Meanwhile I urge our gallant military officers who are as angry as the rest of us to tarry a while and join the rest of us who are working to peacefully and democratically send Bola Ahmed Tinubu packing in 2027.
…. Okonta is a journalist
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