By peace Udugba
Activist and journalist Omoyele Sowore has condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threat to launch military action in Nigeria over alleged persecution of Christians, warning that such an intervention would be disastrous.
In a post shared on his social media platforms on Sunday, Sowore argued that Nigeria’s complex problems cannot be solved through foreign military intervention, but rather through accountable and visionary leadership from within.
“Trump’s proposal is not a solution,” Sowore wrote. “It’s a recipe for disaster. Look at the devastation caused by U.S. interventions in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, and Syria. Nigeria’s deliverance will never come from abroad — it must come from within.”
He stressed the need for leadership that protects all citizens, promotes justice, and tackles corruption and insecurity head-on.
Sowore’s comments come amid rising diplomatic tension following Trump’s remarks designating Nigeria as a country of concern and threatening U.S. military action if Christian killings persist.
Critics have described Trump’s stance as an infringement on Nigeria’s sovereignty, with many urging for internal reforms rather than external interference.
