Fresh Details Emerge On Alleged Coup Plot As Investigators Uncover Proposed Power-Sharing Formula

Fresh details have emerged in the ongoing investigation into the alleged coup plot against the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with investigators reportedly uncovering handwritten documents detailing how key government positions would have been shared if the plan had succeeded.

The documents, said to have been recovered during investigations, allegedly outlined the structure of a proposed replacement government and strategic appointments expected to take effect after the planned overthrow of the current administration.

Among the positions reportedly listed in the notes were “Leader of New Nigeria and Commander-in-Chief,” “Vice President or Prime Minister,” Chief of Army Staff, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Attorney-General of the Federation, and National Security Adviser.

The documents also allegedly proposed the establishment of a “National Patriotic Ruling Council” (NPRC), reportedly designed to function as the supreme governing authority in a manner similar to Nigeria’s former Armed Forces Ruling Council during the military era.

Investigators further claimed the notes contained plans for the creation of new government agencies, including a National Religion Regulatory Agency, National Infrastructure Development Maintenance Agency, and Nigerian Internal Security Committee.

Other proposals allegedly captured in the documents included the formation of committees to review the complete removal of fuel subsidy and reassess salaries and welfare packages for members of the armed forces and security agencies.

According to security sources, the alleged conspirators also planned a major restructuring of the military into six command zones, with three General Officers Commanding assigned to each zone.

The documents reportedly proposed merging the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).

The handwritten notes were also said to contain a power-sharing arrangement based on the federal character principle.

Under the alleged proposal, the Vice President position was zoned to the South-East, while the offices of Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Minister of Defence were allocated to the South-West.

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Chief of Defence Staff were reportedly designated for the South-South, while the National Security Adviser position was assigned to the North-West.

The EFCC chairmanship was allegedly reserved for the North-East, while the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Inspector-General of Police positions were zoned to the North-Central.

Although parts of the document reportedly remain unclear, security officials believe the notes may have formed part of the operational framework of the alleged conspirators.

The revelations come amid the ongoing treason and terrorism trial before the Federal High Court in Abuja involving several serving and retired military officers alongside civilian suspects.

The Federal Government had announced in January 2026 that security agencies uncovered an alleged network plotting to topple the government through unconstitutional means.

Those facing charges include retired Major General Mohammed Ibrahim Gana, retired Naval Captain Erasmus Ochegobia Victor, serving Police Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim, alongside Zekeri Umoru, Bukar Kashim Goni, and Abdulkadir Sani.

Former Timipre Sylva was also named in court documents as allegedly linked to the plot and is reportedly still at large, according to prosecutors.

The defendants are facing charges bordering on treason, terrorism, conspiracy, and alleged terrorism financing. Prosecutors accused them of conspiring to destabilise the democratically elected government through unconstitutional means.

The accused persons have, however, pleaded not guilty to all charges and remain in DSS custody pending the hearing of their bail applications and continuation of the trial.

The Federal High Court recently ordered accelerated hearing of the case, regarded by observers as Nigeria’s most significant alleged coup-related prosecution since the country’s return to democratic rule in 1999.