Oluwo hails Musa’s role in foiling Benin coup

Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi.

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The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has praised the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), for what he described as a “swift and professional intervention” that halted the attempted coup in the Republic of Benin. ‎ ‎In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Alli Ibraheem, on Monday, the monarch lauded the minister for demonstrating “rare commitment to democratic governance on the African continent.” ‎ ‎Oluwo said Musa’s action, coming just days after his appointment, had elevated Nigeria’s reputation as a stabilising force in West Africa. ‎ ‎Describing the defence minister as a gallant officer, the monarch said Musa’s track record showed he was the right peg in the round hole, adding that his long-standing defence of democratic structures at home and in neighbouring countries portrayed him as a patriot and a true democrat. ‎ ‎“Your timely intervention in restoring democracy in the Republic of Benin is not only a mark of loyalty but also a testament to merit and credibility. You have raised the bar for Nigeria as the hope of the black race,” Oluwo said. ‎ ‎He further expressed strong confidence in the minister’s ability to tackle insecurity across Nigeria, saying Musa had the discipline, experience, and patriotic zeal required to strengthen the country’s defence architecture. ‎ ‎The monarch prayed for the minister’s success and urged him to continue championing peace, democracy, and stability on the continent.

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