The Digest:
Prominent Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has called for a drastic diplomatic response to former U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of military action against Nigeria, urging President Bola Tinubu to sever ties with Washington if a retraction is not issued.
Key Points:
- Sheikh Gumi condemned Trump's threat as a profound disrespect to Nigeria's sovereignty.
- He advised President Tinubu to immediately summon the U.S. ambassador to demand a retraction.
- Gumi stated that failure to retract should result in severed diplomatic relations.
- He emphasized Nigeria's need to explore alternative economic and military alliances.
- The cleric asserted that Nigeria has many other options for international partnerships.
- This call adds a significant religious voice to the ongoing Nigeria-U.S. diplomatic crisis.
- Gumi's statement reflects growing domestic pressure for a strong sovereign response.
Sources: Daily Trust, Facebook
