Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, in his reaction to the coup in Gabon, says there would be more military coups in French-speaking West and Central African countries.

Wakadaily reports that army officers on Wednesday announced seized of power, bringing an end to the 53-year regin of power held by president Ali Bongo family.

The military officials also annulled the Saturday elections in which Ali Bongo was declared the winner, stating lack of credibility.

Gabon becomes the eighth African country where the military has had significant influence in recent years. Apart from Sudan, all other countries currently under military rule – Mali, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Comoros, Niger and Chad – are Francophone countries.”

Reacting via his X page, formerly known as Twitter, Fani-Kayode said he is not surprised about the military coup in Gabon, saying people should expect more military takeover in Francophone countries.

He said: “Sadly another coup has taken place in Africa. This time it is in the nation of Gabon where President Ali Bongo (pictured below) has been removed from power.

It appears that the warning I gave in my last essay, titled ‘Does Killing Nigerien Babies Bring Glory To Our Name?’, was prophetic.

“I am not surprised that this has happened and frankly we should expect more coups in the Francophone countries of West and Central Africa for the reasons I stated in that essay.

“I wonder whether ECOWAS or the African Union will threaten to invade Gabon too?”