Coup Post: I won’t tweet like that again, says Fani-Kayode

Fani Kayode Apologizes For His Tweet Impression

Femi Fani Kayode, a Former Aviation Minister and chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party, has issued a public apology for some tweets he posted on the 30th of June that seemed to suggest that he wanted a coup against the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government of the All Progressives Congress.

Fani-Kayode Admits Wrongdoing

In a statement released on Wednesday, Fani-Kayode apologized for his actions and explained that he had not intended to suggest that he supported a coup against the government. He further stated that he had only made the posts in an effort to seek protection for himself and the people of Nigeria in order to avert what he perceived to be an impending danger to their security and safety.

The Meaning Behind His Messages

Fani-Kayode's tweet suggested that the only way to save citizens of the nation from an impending danger was to “strike first”. It was later revealed that the “danger” he had alluded to in his tweets was his fear of a political repression against the People’s Democratic Party. Fani-Kayode further clarified that his message had been misinterpreted and that he had never intended to suggest that a coup should be the answer to his worries.

Fani-Kayode's Apology

The former Aviation Minister ended his statement by apologizing for his posts and promising to never tweet such messages again. He noted that he regretted creating the impression that he was suggesting that Nigeria was in need of a coup and that such an act was not something that he advocates in any way.

The Lesson Learned

The controversy surrounding Fani-Kayode's tweets serves as a lesson to all of us. It is important to read and interpret someone’s words carefully before coming to any conclusions and before we share our own interpretations of what they have said. By doing so, we can avoid misunderstandings, misinterpretations and unnecessary conflicts that can arise due to miscommunication.
Femi Fani-Kayode, former Minister of Aviation, has apologized for the tweet he issued last week. During a post-election crisis in Rivers State, Fani-Kayode had declared that he would “settle scores” with anyone who tried to challenge the result of the local government election.

Fani-Kayode’s tweet was widely criticized, with some alleging that it could have been interpreted as a call for a coup. Shortly after the tweet, Fani-Kayode took to Twitter to apologize for his words, saying that he was “alarmed and distressed” by the reactions to his comments and stated that he “did not mean to incite or promote any form of violence.”

The former minister added that he “deeply regretted” his statement and that he did not intend to “cause any harm, distress or hurt to any person” and therefore would not tweet in the same vein again.

Fani-Kayode’s apology has been welcomed by many Nigerians, who hope that this incident will act as a reminder to all public figures to be more careful with their words and to always consider how their words may be interpreted by others. Moreover, this incident has served to remind the public of the importance of responsible speech, as words can have wide-reaching consequences. It remains to be seen how Fani-Kayode’s apology will be accepted by those affected by his tweet.