The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has called on Nigerian political leaders to present a united front and defend the country’s sovereignty amid a controversial U.S. military invasion threat over alleged religious persecution.
In a statement issued on Monday, Dr Boniface Aniebonam, founder of the NNPP, said national leaders must speak with one voice rather than treat the issue as a tool for political gain.
He cautioned that matters affecting Nigeria’s international reputation and safety should be handled responsibly, urging politicians and opinion leaders to avoid divisive rhetoric.
“Security challenges in Nigeria are not religious,” Aniebonam said. “Both Christians and Muslims have suffered from the effects of banditry, insurgency, and kidnapping. We must unite behind our government to overcome these challenges.”
He described the U.S. President’s warning as a wake-up call for Nigerian authorities to strengthen national security and for all citizens to work collectively to end violence.
“Trump must understand the devastating consequences of invading Nigeria, not only for Africa but for global peace and the world economy,” Aniebonam said.
The NNPP founder urged Nigerians to put aside political and religious differences, stressing that “insecurity is not insurmountable” if unity and cooperation prevail.
His remarks came days after President Bola Tinubu dismissed claims of a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria, saying such allegations misrepresented the country’s religious freedom and diversity.
Trump had threatened on his Truth Social platform to deploy U.S. forces or halt aid to Nigeria if the killings of Christians allegedly continued.
