The Digest:
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized the Federal Government for failing to inform Nigerians about recent U.S. airstrikes in Sokoto before former President Donald Trump announced them publicly. Who owns the narrative when sovereignty is shared?
Key Points:
- PDP spokesman Ini Ememobong said the government should have briefed citizens first.
- He argued that waiting to confirm already-public news undermines public trust.
- The party expressed concern over foreign powers breaking security news before Nigeria does.
- PDP referenced past unauthorized U.S. military entries into Nigeria as a worrying precedent.
- Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar confirmed Nigeria approved the strikes and provided intelligence.
- Tuggar clarified that the operation was joint and not religion-based.
- President Tinubu gave final approval following coordination with U.S. officials.
Sources: Channels Television, Official PDP Nigeria
