The Digest:
Media personality Rufai Oseni has highlighted a perceived contradiction in the federal government's security messaging, questioning its recent collaboration with the United States on airstrikes in Sokoto after previously criticizing similar suggestions by opposition figure Peter Obi.
Key Points:
- Oseni pointed to a November statement by presidential aide Bayo Onanuga, who said, “We shall never forget and forgive Peter Obi for supporting a foreign invasion of Nigeria.”
- The comment was a reaction to remarks attributed to Obi about welcoming help from former U.S. President Donald Trump on insecurity.
- Oseni contrasted this with the recent confirmation that Nigerian authorities partnered with the U.S. on airstrikes targeting terrorists in Sokoto.
- His post on X read: “…but Nigerian government just partnered with America on Airstrikes in Sokoto.”
- The comparison has ignited online debate about consistency in the government's foreign security partnership rhetoric.
- The airstrikes, confirmed by Nigeria's Foreign Minister, were conducted with Nigeria's approval and intelligence support.
- Critics and supporters are now dissecting the distinction between a sovereign-approved "partnership" and an unsolicited "invasion."
Sources: X app
