A Nigerian Army colonel, Mohammed Ma’aji, is reported to have disclosed his reasons for allegedly planning a coup to overthrow President Bola Tinubu, describing grievances that he says motivated discussions among those involved. Premium Times presents the account as an “exclusive” disclosure of what it describes as the full narrative.
According to the report, Ma’aji cites worsening insecurity, corruption, and economic hardship as key concerns discussed by those allegedly connected to the plot. Daily Post Nigeria similarly reports these grievances, and adds that talks about possible military intervention began in 2023. The two outlets both attribute the claims to Ma’aji, but they differ in how much detail they emphasize and how prominently they frame the disclosure (Premium Times as an exclusive account, Daily Post as a broader explanation of the motives).
