Asantehene Expresses Concern Over Rising Coup D’états in Africa

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has voiced deep concern over the increasing prevalence of coup d'états on the African continent.

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has voiced deep concern over the increasing prevalence of coup d’états on the African continent.

He attributes these military takeovers to the challenging economic conditions faced by nations, which have led to the removal of democratically elected governments.

Speaking at the St. Andrews Africa Summit in Scotland, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II strongly rejected the notion of military coups as a solution to Africa’s problems. He emphasized that, regardless of the circumstances, he firmly believes that military takeovers are not the answer.

“Let me make it categorically clear that regardless of the circumstances, I do not think that a military takeover offers the solution to the problems of our continent.

There was a time when circumstances produced the notion that the gun was the solution, but those times are over.

We are in completely different circumstances now. The critical problems confronting Africa’s economy from North to South, East to West, the burden is the economy,” the Asantehene stated.

Several African countries have witnessed coups in recent years, with notable instances in Niger and Gabon.

The most recent incident occurred in Gabon when military officers seized control on August 30, declaring the annulment of election results that had declared President Ali Bongo the winner.

The electoral commission’s declaration had sparked allegations of fraud by the opposition.

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s remarks underline the pressing need for African nations to address economic challenges and political instability through democratic means rather than resorting to military takeovers.