The Presidency has criticised former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi for remarks interpreted as support for the possibility of American military action in Nigeria.
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The clash follows comments Obi made while reacting to US President Donald Trump’s threat to deploy American forces to fight terrorists in the country.
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The controversy began after Trump warned that Nigeria faced consequences over what he described as widespread killings of Christians. He also placed Nigeria back on the list of Countries of Particular Concern and threatened to withdraw American aid if insecurity persists.
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Obi, speaking at an event, argued that Nigeria should welcome any help that could protect citizens. He compared the situation to accepting food when hungry, saying security, poverty reduction and education would be his top priorities if he were in office.
His remarks drew a sharp response from the Presidency. In a post on X, Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga said the government would not forgive Obi for supporting what he called a foreign invasion. He insisted that no Nigerian should endorse external military involvement in the nation’s affairs.
The dispute is unfolding as tension grows over Trump’s statements and the international reactions that followed. Nigerian officials have said President Bola Tinubu and Trump are expected to meet to address the allegations and the US position.
The situation has added a new layer to the already heated political environment, with supporters and critics of both sides engaging in debates over sovereignty, security and the worsening violence across the country.
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