The Gamji Members Association (GAMA) has expressed its opposition to military rule in any African country.
This is contained in a statement signed by GAMA’s President General, Mohammed Akanbi, and Director of Publicity, Abdullahi Olesin, and made available to newsmen on Monday in Ilorin.
Reacting to the recent coup in the Niger Republic, GAMA said that military rule was no longer fashionable and called for an immediate restoration of democratic rule in the West African country.
The association hailed the efforts of President Bola Tinubu and ECOWAS at resolving the Niger Republic’s crisis.
GAMA is an association committed to the promotion of the ideals of the late premier of Northern Nigeria and Sardauna of Sokoto, Sir Ahmadu Bello.
The association noted that democracy remained the best form of government which all and sundry, including the military, should allow flourishing in Africa, despite the perceived shortcomings of the elected representatives at all levels.
It added that if there was a need for a change in leadership of any African country, it should be through balloting and not the barrel of guns, urging Africans and their friends all over the world to allow Africa’s democracy to evolve.
It restated its preparedness to support efforts toward the promotion and protection of democratic rule on the African continent.
The association, however, cautioned against military action in resolving the Niger Republic’s crisis.
“We should also note that the security situation in Nigeria is fragile, hence, the need to guide against military options in the Niger Republic, more so since Nigeria shares a border with the Niger Republic,” it added.
GAMA, however, implored African leaders to ensure good governance across the continent and concentrate on providing for the citizens’ needs, including the infrastructure needed to achieve economic buoyancy, which will, in turn, ensure the well-being of the people.
