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The Digest:

Nigeria’s political landscape grows increasingly tense as prominent opposition figures, including Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, maintain silence following former U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of military intervention over alleged Christian genocide. Their muted response highlights the delicate balancing act required by the nation’s complex religious and political loyalties.

Key Points:
  • Trump designated Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” and threatened military action.
  • Major opposition leaders, including Atiku and Obi, have not issued public statements.
  • Analysts attribute their silence to strategic caution ahead of the 2027 elections.
  • Ruling party supporters and Islamic scholars deny claims of religiously targeted violence.
  • Some Christian groups have welcomed Trump’s stance, calling for external intervention.
  • This is the second time Nigeria has received the CPC designation under Trump.
  • President Tinubu is expected to meet with Trump to resolve the escalating dispute.
As leaders weigh political survival against national sovereignty, their silence speaks to the deep divisions and calculated diplomacy shaping Nigeria’s response to global pressure.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria