Okey Bakassi warns the political recklessness in Nigeria could trigger a military coup, as politicians become hostile to criticism and untouchable

Nollywood actor and comedian Okey Bakassi has issued a stark warning, stating that the current political climate in Nigeria, marked by the recklessness of the nation’s political officeholders, could potentially lead to a military coup.

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Bakassi made the statement during a recent conversation with his colleague, Ime Bishop Umoh, where he reacted to the state of emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu in Rivers State.

The actor expressed concerns over the growing trend of politicians behaving as though they are untouchable, while also becoming increasingly hostile to any form of criticism.

The actor lamented that in a democratic country like Nigeria, civilians are being intimidated and arrested simply for exercising their right to criticise the government.

According to Bakassi, the situation has escalated to the point where politicians now act like “gods,” shutting down any dissent with force and suppression.

“Politicians are now behaving like they are gods. All of them are now behaving like they are untouchable. If you speak [against them], they will arrest you. This is how they will continue in this recklessness until the military decides to take over the government,” Bakassi warned.

He further pointed out the irony of the situation, noting that while the same political figures may later encourage civilians to protest and defend democracy, they are simultaneously denying them any meaningful involvement in the democratic process.

This, Bakassi suggests, could lead to an eventual military intervention, as the current political environment becomes increasingly unstable.

The actor’s comments highlight growing frustration among citizens who feel that the country’s democratic principles are being undermined by the very individuals tasked with upholding them.

As Nigeria continues to face political challenges, Bakassi’s warning serves as a stark reminder of the potential consequences of unchecked political power and the suppression of civil rights.