Last week, 27 August, was the 39th anniversary of the coup that toppled General Muhammadu Buhari, erstwhile GOC 3rd Armoured Division of the Nigerian Army. On that day, Fatima Gumsu, daughter of military despot, General Sani Abacha, who is also wife of Yobe State governor, Mai Mala-Buni, sparked a debate. It led to a comparative assessment of military autocracy and civilian dictatorship. Gumsu had posted a photograph of her father in full military regalia on Facebook. On the…
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