(DDM) – Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has called for renewed diplomatic engagement between Nigeria and the United States following the recent controversial remarks credited to former U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting possible military action against Nigeria.
The governor made this appeal on November 3, 2025, during a press briefing held at the Government House in Abere, Osogbo, where he urged both nations to strengthen their long-standing partnership through dialogue, not threats.
According to DDM, Adeleke described Trump’s statement as “deeply concerning and capable of straining bilateral relations” between the two countries.
He emphasized that the United States and Nigeria have shared a historic alliance rooted in democracy, mutual respect, and regional peace, a relationship that must not be jeopardized by inflammatory rhetoric.
According to him, Nigeria’s worsening security crisis requires constructive collaboration and intelligence-sharing, not military intimidation.
Adeleke reiterated that as the world’s largest black nation, Nigeria remains a strategic partner in Africa’s stability and economic growth, and should be supported, not threatened, in its ongoing efforts to restore internal peace.
The governor noted that the Federal Government, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has shown commitment to tackling insecurity through the implementation of a new national security strategy and reforms across defense and policing institutions.
He called on the United States to support these efforts by providing technology transfer, counterterrorism training, and logistical assistance, rather than public ultimatums.
He further urged the U.S. to consider the consequences of any military action on Nigeria’s fragile socio-political environment, warning that such measures could worsen displacement, economic instability, and humanitarian crises in parts of the country already ravaged by insurgency and banditry.
Governor Adeleke also used the occasion to express his condolences to the families of victims affected by violence in Nigeria’s northern and central regions.
He stressed that the time has come for genuine cooperation between Nigeria and its allies in tackling root causes of insecurity such as poverty, unemployment, and poor border management.
While applauding the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for its prompt diplomatic response to the U.S. statement, Adeleke called on Nigerian political leaders to unite in defense of the nation’s sovereignty.
“We must rise above partisanship and defend our collective dignity as a people.
The U.S. should be our partner in progress, not an agent of intimidation,” he declared.
He appealed to President Tinubu to maintain diplomatic channels with Washington, Paris, and other Western allies to ensure the preservation of Nigeria’s international image and to prevent unnecessary tension.
Adeleke concluded by reaffirming his administration’s support for federal efforts to promote national security, peace, and economic growth across all regions.
Governor Adeleke’s intervention adds to a growing number of Nigerian leaders urging diplomacy over confrontation in response to Trump’s recent remarks.
His statement reflects a call for maturity, patriotism, and renewed faith in Nigeria’s global partnerships as the nation navigates one of its most critical security and diplomatic challenges in recent history.
