Sowore Suggests Benin President May Have Allowed Coup Attempt for Political Gain

Nigerian activist Sowore implicates Benin President Talon in a possible coup attempt, alleging it was orchestrated to divert attention from his waning popularity. Sowore criticizes the use of military rule as a political survival tool and advocates for civilian leadership.

He draws parallels with Guinea Bissau, highlighting similar incidents of coup attempts to maintain power. Sowore stresses the importance of popular struggle for genuine democracy and condemns the manipulation of military forces to hinder democratic progress.