Femi Fani-Kayode, a former minister of aviation and ambassador-designate, has disclosed a litany of instances in which Nigeria had to step in to “save democracy” in other African nations.
In response to Nigeria’s involvement in Sunday’s failed coup in the Benin Republic, Fani-Kayode was added to the list.
According to reports, military barracks where soldiers who attempted a coup in Benin were regrouping were blasted by Nigerian Air Force fighter jets. In a statement released on Sunday night, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu confirmed the military action.
“We saved democracy, fought injustice, and helped to restore law and order in #Tangayika (now #Tanzania) in 1964,” Fani-Kayode wrote in a post on 𝕏.
“In 1964, we fought injustice, preserved democracy, and contributed to the restoration of law and order in the Congo.”
“In 1975, we fought injustice, preserved democracy, and contributed to the restoration of law and order in Angola.
In 1975, we fought injustice, preserved democracy, and contributed to the restoration of law and order in Mozambique.
“In 1976, we fought injustice, preserved democracy, and contributed to the restoration of law and order in Equatorial Guinea.
In 1983, we battled injustice, preserved democracy, and contributed to the restoration of law and order in #Chad.
“In 1980, we fought injustice, preserved democracy, and contributed to the restoration of law and order in Zimbabwe.
“In 1990, we fought injustice, preserved democracy, and contributed to the restoration of law and order in South Africa.
“In 1998, we fought injustice, preserved democracy, and contributed to the restoration of law and order in Sierra Leone.”
“In 2003, we fought injustice, preserved democracy, and contributed to the restoration of law and order in Liberia.”
“In 2003, we fought injustice, preserved democracy, and contributed to the restoration of law and order in #SaoTomeandPrincipe.
In 2012, we fought injustice, preserved democracy, and contributed to the restoration of peace and order in Guinea-Bissau.
“In 2025, we fought injustice, preserved democracy, and contributed to the restoration of law and order in the #BeninRepublic.
“Nigeria has battled harder and accomplished more for democracy and the African people than any other country in Africa. Bravo to our armed forces and the heroes of the past!
