Retired diplomats offer contrasting views, highlighting sovereignty concerns and global diplomatic tensions between the U.S. and China.
Retired Nigerian diplomats have expressed differing opinions on former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threat of military action against Nigeria, with reactions ranging from caution to outright condemnation.
Ambassador Mohammed Mabdul, a former Nigerian envoy to Algeria, dismissed fears that Nigeria could become a pawn in the escalating geopolitical rivalry between Washington and Beijing. He described the situation as a moral victory for Nigeria, emphasizing the country’s right to assert its sovereignty.
“The face-off between Washington and Beijing over President Trump’s threat of military invasion of Nigeria does not risk making Nigeria ‘a pawn’ in the renewed global power rivalry,” Mabdul stated. “Rather, it is a great moral victory for Nigeria to assert her independence as a sovereign nation that cannot be subdued through blackmail and intimidation by the United States of America.”
Other retired envoys, however, cautioned that the rhetoric signals increasing global diplomatic tension, urging the Nigerian government to strengthen diplomatic channels with both the United States and China to protect national interests.
Analysts note that Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, plays a critical role in regional stability and global energy markets, making any international threats or posturing particularly sensitive.
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