Former senator Shehu Sani has strongly opposed any form of foreign military intervention in Nigeria following threats made by US President Donald Trump.
Trump had recently warned of possible military action in Nigeria over alleged persecution of Christians, describing the nation as a “disgraced country.”
Reacting on his X handle, Sani declared that Nigeria will never be a “disgraced country,” stressing that history will judge those who support or oppose external aggression against their homeland.
“Some day we will all be gone. The future generations, including our children and grandchildren will read about all that we posted and ask questions about where we stood on the urgent and controversial matters in this moment of our lifetime,” he wrote.
“I want history to record me among those who outrightly opposed, rejected and unreservedly condemned any act of Mr Trump’s foreign military aggression against my country under any guise, disguise or excuse.
“My country is not a ‘disgraced country’ and will never be a ‘disgraced country’. Anyone who is proud of his mother who gave birth to him after months of labour in his ancestral land, will not accept his land being called ‘disgraced’.”
Sani further criticised the US government, urging it to reflect on its own record before labelling other nations.
“We are not a nation that has ever colonised, enslaved or invaded any country or countries and dropped bombs and killed millions of people and plunder their resources. Without such record against other countries, we can’t be called ‘disgraced’,” he said.
He acknowledged Nigeria’s ongoing security challenges but emphasised that any assistance from foreign nations should come in the form of support — not aggression.
“It’s a fact that my country has been facing security challenges in the last fifteen years. We welcome any support and assistance to our security forces that will help in crushing and annihilating terrorists in our country,” Sani added.
“Lastly, I wish to call on the government of my country to step up efforts to protect the lives of our people and secure our country, which is the only country we can live without a visa or request for a visa.
“As a democrat, I respect but will never share the opinion of those who think otherwise, and want history to register them as supporters of foreign aggression. Thank you.”