Address Nigerians Over Trump’s Military Threat, Baba-Ahmed Urges Tinubu

Former Presidential Adviser, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has called on President Bola Tinubu to directly address the nation following recent remarks by US President Donald Trump threatening a possible military invasion of Nigeria over alleged genocide against Christians.

In a post on his Facebook page on Thursday, Baba-Ahmed expressed concern over what he described as Tinubu’s troubling silence on an issue of national importance.

He wrote, “If President Tinubu truly has capable advisers and understands the weight of his office, he should have spoken to Nigerians by now. This is not the time for ministers or aides to issue statements. The President himself should reassure the country, clarify our position, and outline the steps his administration intends to take. Our silence makes us appear weak and without direction.”

Baba-Ahmed also cautioned against any plan by the president to travel to the United States for a meeting with Trump, describing such a move as ill-advised.

“At this critical moment, Tinubu should not even think of going to America to meet Trump. It would only worsen Nigeria’s image — like receiving a slap and smiling in return,” he remarked.

He further urged the president to take swift diplomatic action, saying: “We have repeatedly called on President Tinubu to appoint ambassadors to countries around the world. The world has not yet paid attention because any country that does not have an embassy is like they do not know you. If there are people he is listening to, they should tell him to appoint Nigerian ambassadors”

LEADERSHIP reports that Trump had recently threatened to deploy US military forces to Nigeria to take out Islamist terrorist groups over alleged genocide against Christians. However, the Federal Government has since dismissed the claim as baseless and misleading.