‘’Nigeria May Be Next If Massive Corruption Doesn’t Stop’’ Nigerians React To Benin Republic Coup
Nigerians are reacting to the news of the military coup in Benin Republic, with concerns about regional stability and security implications.
The coup, led by Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri, has resulted in the ouster of President Patrice Talon, who was due to step down in April 2026.
The soldiers calling themselves the “Military Committee for Refoundation” (CMR), said on state television that they had met and decided that “Mr Patrice Talon is removed from office as president of the republic”.
Meanwhile reacting under a video posted on X by Sahara Reporters, a host of Nigerians described the coup is a wakeup call for Nigeria under what they tagged a bad leadership.
The reaction are documented below:
@Eze_Ndi_Eze, African politicians set this wild fire that’s consuming democracy in Africa by stealing and oppressing the citizens with impunity.
@monnyx49, Some people mind don fly now 😆 🤣 them legs and hand they shake, Nijaa military 🪖 which way Benin 🇧🇯 don move ooo. Expect news of service chiefs changes next week, while our soldiers are busy carrying plates and handbags for politicians. It’s well…
@Temy40: So Benin Republican don for revolution, Nigeria when???
@EmpireZadd81251, Let’s them take over make e remain Nigeria.
@6ixtin01, bad leaders = coup
@Baba_gbogbo @HQNigerianArmy @DHQNigeria
This is the latest in a series of military takeovers in West Africa, following similar events in Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.
The region has seen a surge in coups since 2020, raising concerns about democratic stability.
