(DDM) – The Organisation of Igbo Communities (OIC) has expressed deep concern over the recent declaration by the United States Government listing Nigeria as a ‘Country of Particular Concern’ (CPC) and hinting at possible military action if the situation worsens.
Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) gathered that the National President of OIC, Hon. Major Ukason Chukwuemeka, in a statement issued on Tuesday described the U.S. statement as “a wake-up call to every well-meaning Nigerian,” stressing that the development should not be taken lightly.
Hon. Chukwuemeka said the grim reality of Nigeria’s insecurity crisis, marked by incessant killings and destruction, has painted a disturbing picture of governance failure.
Quoting Amnesty International, he noted that over 10,000 people have been killed in Nigeria since May 2023, a figure he described as both “unprecedented and unacceptable.”
He lamented that the “unprovoked and unwarranted killing of Nigerians” continues unabated, calling it “a national tragedy that could have been avoided under competent leadership.”
While acknowledging that the insecurity crisis did not begin under the current administration, the OIC leader blamed the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government for what he termed “gross incompetence, lack of patriotism, and poor use of national resources.”
He said, “The tragedy before us today is worsened by the absence of commitment, competence, and passion among those in power. What Nigeria needs is leadership that can govern effectively, protect lives, and ensure peace and justice for all.”
Hon. Chukwuemeka called on the Federal Government to respond swiftly with clear, credible measures to reassure the international community and prevent diplomatic fallout.
He also urged the U.S. Government to pursue constructive diplomatic engagement with Nigeria, emphasizing that both nations share long-standing democratic and strategic ties rooted in regional peace and security.
“The relationship between Nigeria and the United States must not falter,” he said. “Both countries must urgently work together towards restoring stability and addressing the root causes of insecurity.”
The OIC president further urged religious and community leaders across Nigeria to promote unity and discourage hate-driven narratives that could worsen the country’s fragile security climate.
As DDM gathered, several civil society groups have echoed similar calls for dialogue, warning that U.S. military intervention could destabilize the West African region if diplomatic channels are not fully explored.
Hon. Chukwuemeka concluded by saying, “This is a defining moment for Nigeria.
The government must act decisively, not through propaganda, but through genuine governance, accountability, and protection of every citizen, regardless of faith or ethnicity.”
