Major Derrick Oduro (RTD), former Deputy Minister of Defence, has attributed the recent wave of military coups in the West African sub-region to persistent bad governance. Speaking on Ikulcha Radio/TV in an interview with Kwesi E. Baako, he argued that the breakdown of democratic order in several countries did not occur in isolation but was the direct consequence of leadership failures.
According to Major Oduro, issues such as corruption, weak institutions, economic hardship, and the exclusion of citizens from meaningful participation in governance have created fertile ground for military takeovers. He explained that when governments consistently fail to address the basic needs and security concerns of their people, public frustration grows, making coups appear attractive to sections of the population.
He further stressed that while military interventions are not a solution to governance problems, their recurrence should serve as a wake-up call to political leaders across the sub-region. Major Oduro urged governments to prioritize accountability, good governance, and inclusive development to restore public trust and safeguard democracy in West Africa.
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