Civil society organization, #FixPolitics has responded sharply to President Donald Trump’s recent threat of military action against Nigeria.
Civil society organization, #FixPolitics has responded sharply to President Donald Trump’s recent threat of military action against Nigeria, placing significant blame on the Tinubu administration’s diplomatic failures while rejecting any form of foreign military intervention.
In a released press statement, the organization expressed deep concern over Trump’s declaration naming Nigeria as a country of particular interest, accompanied by threats of possible military action if the Nigerian government fails to stop what he described as genocidal killing of Christians.
Anthony Ubani, Executive Director of #FixPolitics, made clear the organization’s position on violence in Nigeria. “We strongly condemn all forms of violence and killings in our country. Every life, Christian, Muslim, or otherwise, matters,” he stated, emphasizing that “the Nigerian government has a constitutional duty to protect all citizens, without fear or favour.”
However, Ubani directed pointed criticism at President Tinubu’s government for creating the conditions that allowed the crisis to escalate to this point. According to him, the administration bears significant responsibility for what he termed “this crisis of perception.”
“Two years into its tenure, the government has failed to appoint ambassadors to key countries, including the United States. By neglecting this important task, it effectively shut the door of diplomacy,” Ubani declared.
He argued that this diplomatic vacuum has had serious consequences: “This vacuum has allowed misinformation, misrepresentation, and mistrust to grow unchecked. Diplomacy could have addressed concerns before they escalated to this dangerous point.”
Despite acknowledging the severity of violence in Nigeria, #FixPolitics firmly rejected the notion of foreign military intervention. “Nigeria is a sovereign nation. While we appreciate the concern of the United States for human rights and justice, any threat of military intervention undermines our sovereignty and will not solve the problem,” Ubani stated emphatically.
The organization painted a stark picture of what military action would mean for Nigeria. “Bombs and guns do not heal wounds or build peace. They destroy lives and deepen divisions,” Ubani warned.
Instead, #FixPolitics called for a different approach from the United States. “We urge the U.S. government to use diplomatic channels and its soft power, not military might, to engage Nigeria constructively. Pressure, yes, but through diplomacy, development, and dialogue,” Ubani said.
The statement also placed responsibility squarely on the Nigerian government’s shoulders. “The Nigerian government, for its part, must rise to its duty. It must act decisively to end all forms of violence, ensure justice for victims, and rebuild national trust,” Ubani insisted, adding that “leadership must be visible, responsive, and accountable.”
In conclusion, the Executive Director outlined what he believes is the only viable path forward: “#FixPolitics calls for a return to diplomacy, good governance, and the protection of every Nigerian life as the only path to lasting peace and international respect.”
