International Relations Analyst, Dr. Vladimir Antwi Danso, has shared the recent coup in Niger comes as no surprise, as he believes all the necessary elements for a coup are present in Africa.
He pointed out that the signs of Niger’s potential coup were evident following the toppling of the Malian leader.
Dr. Antwi Danso had previously expressed his concerns during a meeting discussing Mali, where he predicted that Niger could be susceptible to a coup, but unfortunately, his warning went unheeded.
Regarding the possibility of ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) taking military action in Niger, he doubts its effectiveness, stating that such a move could exacerbate the situation.
The analyst emphasized that any democratic system in Africa that doesn’t truly cater to the needs of its people is prone to facing similar repercussions.
Dr. Antwi Danso stressed the importance of tailoring the continent’s democracy to align with its socio-historical and cultural realities as a crucial step towards political stability.