Ex-Lawmaker Defends Tinubu's Military Deployment to Benin Republic Amid Rising West African Coups
Former lawmaker and political scholar Moje Alabi has supported President Bola Tinubu's decision to deploy Nigerian military assets to Benin Republic, stating that it aligns with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution. Alabi emphasized that urgent security situations allow leaders the luxury of immediate military action without prior legislative consultation, although notifying the National Assembly for ratification is necessary.
The move is seen as a response to the growing trend of military takeovers in West Africa, reflecting public frustration and deep-seated issues of poverty and inequality. Alabi drew parallels with past international security interventions, highlighting the need for swift responses to crises to prevent further destabilization.
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