A security consultant, Kabiru Adamu, has cautioned that many young Nigerians expressing admiration for recent military takeovers in Africa do not fully understand the harsh realities of life under military rule.
Adamu gave the warning on Friday during an interview on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme. He noted that most Nigerians under the age of 30 had never lived through a period of military dictatorship, making them more susceptible to glorifying recent coups on the continent.
“For anyone below 30 years old, they may not have experienced that,” he said. “There’s nothing at the moment telling me that the Gen Z in Nigeria understands the consequences of a military dictatorship, because I see them supporting the dictatorship that is taking place in Burkina Faso, in Mali. They see those military juntas as heroes.”
The security analyst explained that this growing agitation is being fuelled by narratives amplified online, stressing that governments must pay closer attention to conversations shaping public opinion, especially among young people.
According to him, disinformation campaigns portraying military leaders as liberators are gaining traction on social media, creating a worrying trend in countries where democratic systems still stand.
“The other consequence not always spoken about is what happens on social media. All of a sudden, you see disinformation and misinformation portraying these military leaders as superheroes,” Adamu said.
“They then gain followership within countries where democracy still thrives, unfortunately, including Nigeria. So yes, it is disturbing.”
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