Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, says Nigeria cannot lead regional efforts against coups without first addressing internal drivers of instability.
He said this on Tuesday following Sunday’s failed coup attempt in Benin Republic, saying that Nigeria must confront socio-economic and political conditions that fuel unrest.
Falana also said that many citizens were unhappy with current policies and argued that democratic leaders in Africa frequently constrain the opposition.
He also urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to widen participation, saying Nigeria must avoid practices that weaken pluralism.