The Digest:
The Presidency has commended former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso for his patriotic criticism of former U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of military intervention in Nigeria, calling for national unity in defending the country's sovereignty against external provocation.
Key Points:
- Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga praised Kwankwaso's stance as patriotic.
- The Presidency urged opposition leaders to unite behind Nigeria's sovereignty.
- Kwankwaso had warned that Trump's remarks could worsen religious tensions and insecurity.
- He condemned the U.S. designation of Nigeria as a "country of particular concern."
- Kwankwaso emphasized Nigeria's sovereignty and the non-religious nature of security threats.
- He called for U.S. technological support instead of military threats.
- The former governor advised stronger Nigerian diplomacy through special envoys.
Sources: Leadership Newspapers, Presidency
