The National Leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, has cautioned United States President Donald Trump against making divisive remarks about Nigeria, saying insecurity in the country does not target any tribe or religion.
Kwankwaso stated this in a post on his verified Facebook page on Sunday while reacting to Trump’s recent comment describing Nigeria as a “country of particular concern.”
The former governor said although Nigeria faces serious security challenges, the issues cut across ethnic, religious, and political lines, stressing that the country remains a sovereign nation capable of addressing its internal problems.
“I have noted with increasing concern the heightened pronouncements on Nigeria by President Donald Trump. This follows his designation of Nigeria as a ‘country of particular concern,’” Kwankwaso said.
He noted that insecurity in Nigeria affects citizens irrespective of their backgrounds and called on the U.S. government to assist Nigeria with technology and intelligence support rather than comments that could fuel division.
“The United States should assist the Nigerian authorities with cutting-edge technology to tackle these problems, rather than posing a threat that could further polarise our country,” he said.
Kwankwaso also urged the Federal Government to strengthen diplomatic ties with the U.S. by appointing competent special envoys and permanent ambassadors to represent Nigeria’s interests abroad.
“The Nigerian government should consider appointing special envoys from among its distinguished diplomats to engage the American government. Additionally, it is necessary to appoint permanent ambassadors to represent Nigeria’s interests on the international stage,” he added.
He further appealed to Nigerians to remain united in the face of external pressures, warning against narratives that could divide the nation.
“To my fellow countrymen, this is an important moment where we should emphasise unity of belonging over division,” Kwankwaso said.