Youth Leaders Condemn Trump’s Remarks, Warn Against Military Intervention

The Forum of National Youth Leaders of All Political Parties in Nigeria (FNYLPPN) has expressed deep concern over recent comments by United States president, Donald Trump, suggesting possible foreign military intervention in Nigeria.

In a statement issued to journalists yesterday in Abuja, by its chairman, Comr. Eze Onyebuchi Chukwu, the forum said while it shares the global concern for human lives and appreciates President Trump’s desire to protect Christians in Nigeria, the conversation should focus on the safety and welfare of all Nigerians, regardless of religion.

The forum blamed successive Nigerian governments for failing to end insecurity, describing the situation as a product of leadership negligence.

Quoting the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, the statement recalled: “Any insurgency that lasts more than 24 hours, the government has a hand in it.”

“The lackadaisical attitude of successive governments towards solving insecurity in Nigeria is suggestive of their complicity,” the statement said.

The youth leaders urged both national and international actors to adopt a partnership-driven approach that prioritizes dialogue, intelligence sharing, technology transfer, and training support, rather than unilateral actions that could undermine Nigeria’s sovereignty.

While acknowledging the killings in Christian-dominated areas such as Benue, Plateau, and parts of Kaduna, the forum also noted that similar atrocities occur in Muslim-majority states like Borno, Adamawa, Yobe, Katsina, and Zamfara.

“We understand the global concern about victims of violence in Nigeria, but threatening military action against an independent nation is not the right approach,” the statement added.

According to the group, a foreign military intervention could worsen the situation by escalating violence, deepening ethnic and religious divisions, and destabilizing the country further.

The forum called for constructive dialogue between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and President Donald Trump to jointly address the root causes of insecurity.

“As Nigerian youths, we are committed to mobilizing young people across all regions to promote peace, unity, and proactive engagement. Our goal is to build a Nigeria where the next generation feels responsible for resolving national challenges rather than watching from the sidelines,” the statement concluded.