Prominent Scholars Condemn Military Intervention In African Politics At KolaDaisi University’s Special Discourse
Prominent Scholars Condemn Military Intervention In African Politics At KolaDaisi University’s Special Discourse
Prominent figures, including Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and Vice-Chancellor of KolaDaisi University, Prof. Adeniyi Olatunbosun, along with Prof. Tim Odiaka, Prof. Olukolade Odekunle, and Prof. Ganiyu Arinola, expressed their deep concerns over military interference in African political leadership, emphasizing that it poses a threat to democracy.
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These scholars issued their warnings during a special discourse organized by KolaDaisi University in honor of the university’s founder and Chancellor, Chief Kola Daisi, on the occasion of his upcoming 91st birthday on September 14. The discussion centered on “Contemporary Issues in West African Sub-region Military Coup d’État and Democratic Fragility.”
Prof. Adeniyi Olatunbosun, the VC and a professor of Law, delivered a keynote address titled “Resurgence of Coup D’État in West African States.” He strongly condemned the recent resurgence of coup d’État incidents involving young military officers in countries such as Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso, Chad, and Niger over the past three years. Olatunbosun stressed the need for advocates of democracy to stand against this condemnable trend and highlighted the role of ECOWAS in addressing the stability challenges within the sub-region.
He further emphasized that there is no justification for military intervention or rule in Nigeria, emphasizing that the military’s primary duty is to protect the country’s territorial integrity.
Other distinguished academics, including Prof. Tim Odiaka, Prof. Olukolade Odekunle, and Prof. Ganiyu Arinola, echoed these sentiments during the discourse.
The Vice-Chancellor highlighted the significance of academic discourse in enhancing faculty research capabilities and the university’s contributions to national and international development trends. KolaDaisi University organized this inaugural special discourse in honor of Chief Kola Daisi to mark his 91st birthday, underscoring its commitment to intellectual engagement and scholarly discussions.
Additional faculty members, including Dr. Ekundayo Babatunde, Dr. Archibong Okonneh, Dr. Adebukola Ayoola, Prof. Jendele Hungbo, Dr. Oyetade Toyese, Prof. Samuel Faboyede, and Dr. Babatunde Agbi, also shared their insights on contemporary issues related to military coup d’États and democratic fragility in the West African sub-region.
