Nigeria is facing a diplomatic crisis with the US after former President Donald Trump threatened military action over allegations of Christian persecution. Prof. Mojubaolu Okome, a US-based international politics expert, warns that Nigeria should take Trump’s threats seriously as a national security risk.
Okome criticizes Nigeria’s weak diplomatic presence, saying it undermines the country’s global sovereignty. She also dismisses calls for foreign rescue as naive, stating that the US would only intervene for strategic gain, such as accessing Nigeria’s rare earth minerals or oil.
The scholar attributes Nigeria’s security challenges to poor governance and urges the country to take responsibility for its own security. She notes that Trump’s rhetoric is dangerous and should be rejected, but not dismissed ΒΉ.
The Nigerian government has responded, stating that diplomatic efforts are yielding positive results in eadsing tensions with the US. The government emphasizes its commitment to protecting citizens of all faiths and engaging in constructive dialogue .
