By Ghazali Ibrahim
Prominent Nigerian activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has condemned recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting possible military action in Nigeria, arguing that such interventions do not bring stability or salvation.
In a statement shared today on X, Sowore warned that Trump’s alleged justification protecting Christians should not be celebrated by anyone, regardless of religious affiliation.
He cited historical examples where U.S. military interventions in countries like Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, and Syria left nations more unstable.
Sowore emphasized that Nigeria’s challenges cannot be solved through foreign military intervention.
“What Nigeria truly needs is not a foreign savior, but legitimate, accountable leadership, one that protects all citizens, upholds justice, and ends the cycles of corruption and violence that have left the nation broken,” he said.
He further criticized the U.S. leader directly, stating: “@realDonaldTrump does not care about Nigerians—not Christians, Muslims, or anyone else. Our deliverance will never come from abroad; it must come from within, through real leadership (not the Tinubus of this world) and national renewal.”
Sowore’s statement adds to growing domestic concern over Trump’s comments, which have sparked debate in Nigeria about sovereignty, foreign intervention, and the role of international powers in domestic affairs.
