Ex-Envoy Slams Trump’s Military Threat Against Nigeria!

Ex-Envoy Slams Trump’s Military Threat Against Nigeria!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

A former Deputy Ambassador of Nigeria to the United States, Ambassador Hassan Mohammed, has condemned recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting possible military action against Nigeria over alleged killings of Christians by Islamist extremists.

What We Know:

• Trump, while addressing reporters aboard Air Force One, hinted at using “air strikes or ground troops” in Nigeria, stating, “They’re killing large numbers of Christians… We’re not going to allow that to happen.”
• Ambassador Hassan described the comments as “reckless, undiplomatic, and a violation of Nigeria’s sovereignty.”
• He urged the Nigerian government to engage diplomatically while warning that external intervention without UN backing could destabilise West Africa.

Quote:

“No country has the moral right to threaten military action against a sovereign nation under the guise of religious protection. It is provocative and colonial in tone.”
— Amb. Hassan Mohammed

Why It Matters:

• Sparks concern over international interference and the erosion of Nigeria’s diplomatic leverage.
• Reopens debate on how Nigeria handles religiously motivated violence.
• Could affect bilateral relations ahead of Nigeria’s 2026 election cycle.

What to Watch:

• Nigeria’s official diplomatic response through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• Reaction from the U.S. State Department or National Security Council.
• Potential mobilisation of the African Union or ECOWAS in response to foreign threat narratives.

Sources:

1. Channels TV – “Trump hints at military move over killings in Nigeria”
2. Reuters – “Trump says US may use troops to protect Nigerian Christians” (Nov. 2, 2025)
3. Daily Trust – Interview with Amb. Hassan Mohammed (Nov. 4, 2025)

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