Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has spoken on the recent disturbance in Benin Republic, where a group of soldiers attempted to unsettle the government in Cotonou.
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His comment came as public attention shifted to Nigeria’s role in helping its neighbour manage the unrest.
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Soyinka reacted while discussing the level of security Nigeria deploys around top officials. He pointed to the protection attached to President Bola Tinubu’s son, noting that the team guarding him has the strength and equipment to put down an uprising like the one witnessed in Benin.
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He made the remark to show how much security manpower Nigeria already uses at home. By drawing that comparison, he suggested that the country has enough capacity to respond to regional trouble if needed.
His statement has triggered debate over Nigeria’s priorities as the government weighs its next steps in supporting Benin Republic after the brief attempted takeover of a state-run television station. Critics and supporters alike are watching to see how Nigeria balances its domestic needs with its growing regional influence.
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