Senator Shehu Sani has condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of possible military intervention in Nigeria, describing the statement as an affront to the nation’s sovereignty and dignity.
In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Sani reacted to Trump’s message on Truth Social, where the American leader warned that the United States “may very well go into that now disgraced country, guns-a-blazing,” to stop what he called a “genocide against Christians.”
Sani rebuked Trump’s remarks as arrogant and unfounded, saying they were based on misinformation about Nigeria’s internal security situation. He insisted that while Nigeria faced terrorism and banditry, no foreign power had the right to threaten military action against the country.
“My country is not a disgraced country and will never be a disgraced country,” Sani declared. “Anyone proud of his mother and homeland will not accept his country being called ‘disgraced.’ We are not a nation that has ever colonised, enslaved, or invaded any other nation. Without such a record, we cannot be called ‘disgraced.’”
The senator, known for his human rights advocacy, added that Nigeria’s history was free of foreign conquest or expansionism, making Trump’s characterization both insulting and historically false.
Sani acknowledged that Nigeria had endured security challenges for over 16 years but maintained that the nation would only accept genuine assistance — not threats. “Nigeria will welcome any support that helps our security forces defeat terrorists,” he said, “but never foreign aggression disguised as help.”
He further dismissed Trump’s recent designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged persecution, calling it “falsehood built on misinformation.” According to Sani, terrorists in Nigeria target citizens “irrespective of religion,” and not specifically Christians.
“Our terrorists and bandits do not discriminate by faith; they attack Nigerians of all backgrounds,” he said.
Reflecting on the long-term implications of Trump’s words, Sani added, “Someday, future generations will ask where we stood on issues that defined our era. I want history to record me among those who opposed any act of foreign military aggression against my country.”
His statement has sparked widespread reaction online, with many Nigerians applauding his firm defense of national pride while urging the government to intensify efforts to protect citizens and uphold Nigeria’s global image.
