The Deputy President of the Senate, Barau  Jibrin, Monday,  hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for promptly acceding to the request of the Government of Benin Republic for Nigerian military intervention to thwart the coup attempt in the country. 

On Sunday, soldiers under the banner of the Military Committee for Refoundation (CMR) announced the ousting of President Patrice Talon through a broadcast on the country’s state-owned television station. 

The swift intervention of the Nigerian Armed Forces played a leading role in foiling the coup and restoring law and order in the neighbouring country. 

Senator Barau, in a statement by his special adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, commended President Tinubu for his swift response to the country’s request. 

Describing democracy as the best system of government, Barau said military government has no place in the modern world’s scheme of things.

“I commend the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for swiftly acceding to the request of the government of the Benin Republic, for Nigerian military intervention to foil the coup in the country. 

“Military rule has no place in our society. Regardless of the situation, democracy remains the best option for our sub region and continent. 

“We must all work together to promote, defend and make the system work based on our peculiarities,” he said.

He added that through the ECOWAS Parliament, legislative cooperation, democratic development, regional integration, and shared prosperity across West Africa shall continually be promoted. 

“At the ECOWAS Parliament, the people’s parliament, our commitment to building a more integrated, stable, and prosperous West Africa is rock solid,” he said.