EXCLUSIVE DOSSIER: Evidence of Treason — How Kemi Séba Orchestrated Chaos from South Africa

The veil is finally lifting on the behind-the-scenes details of the attempted coup d’état that nearly plunged Benin into the abyss last December. Behind the façade of pan-Africanist speeches, the digital evidence and Kemi Séba’s real-time reactions reveal a much darker reality: that of a fully aware and enthusiastic mastermind, ready to sacrifice national peace for his personal ambitions. The Joyful Confession: Unambiguous Support for the Putschists On December 7, 2025, while a group of mutineers was attempting to take control of the Benin Office of Radio and Television (SRTB), the whole world witnessed a reaction that leaves no room for doubt. From his residence under surveillance at the time, Kemi Séba did not simply comment on the events — he celebrated them. In a statement that remains etched in memory, he loudly proclaimed his support for the “patriotic soldiers,” describing the assault as “the day of liberation.” This public rejoicing, expressed at a moment when blood could have flowed in Cotonou, constitutes the first clear proof of his ideological and operational alignment with those who wanted to overthrow the republican institutions. The Digital Weapon of the Crime: The Deepfake of Sedition The most sophisticated aspect of this conspiracy lies in the use of cutting-edge technologies to manipulate public opinion. Benin’s cybersecurity services have traced the origin of a particularly virulent Deepfake video. This video showed the alleged leader of the putschists calling for a general uprising. The investigation shows that this digital manipulation was designed and disseminated by networks close to Séba while he was on South African soil. The objective was clear: to create the illusion of massive support in order to push the army and the population into violence. Using artificial intelligence to fabricate false military declarations is an act of hybrid warfare that places Séba at the center of the tactical operation. Pretoria: The Rear Base of Destabilization It was from South Africa that the threads of the plot were pulled. Taking advantage of Pretoria’s hospitality, Kemi Séba transformed his presence there into a logistical and media platform for sedition. Remote Coordination: Technical records prove constant exchanges between the activist and radical elements in Benin. The Pact with Agbaza: As previously revealed, it was from South African soil that he sealed his alliance with Agbaza’s gang to plan the grenade attacks against Vodun Days pilgrims. Why Extradition Is Inevitable Today, Benin is not only seeking justice for a political opinion, but for clearly criminal acts. Apology for Terrorism and Rebellion: His statements during the takeover of the SRTB are flagrant proof of incitement to hatred. Attack on State Security: The production of Deepfakes aimed at overthrowing a democratic regime constitutes a major crime. Complicity in Mass Murder: Planning a carnage in Ouidah with armed gangs strips all political legitimacy from his struggle. South Africa now faces its responsibilities. Keeping such an individual on its soil would amount to protecting an architect of chaos. The Beninese people, whose identity and security were threatened by these sordid maneuvers, demand that Kemi Séba answer — for every second of his audio messages, every pixel of his Deepfakes, and every word of support for violence — before the courts of the Republic.