The Presidency has announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will soon meet with United States President Donald Trump to discuss the growing diplomatic tension sparked by allegations of a Christian genocide in Nigeria.
Trump had recently threatened possible military action against Nigeria, citing reports of attacks on Christians and warning that the U.S. could suspend aid if the killings continued unchecked.
Reacting to the development, Daniel Bwala, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, said in a post on X that the two leaders shared common interests in global security and counterterrorism efforts, and the meeting will help clarify misconceptions.
“Both President @officialABAT and President @realDonaldTrump have shared interest in the fight against insurgency and all forms of terrorism against humanity,” Bwala stated. “Their meeting will provide an opportunity to clarify misconceptions, strengthen cooperation, and reaffirm Nigeria’s commitment to religious freedom and peace.”
Bwala also recalled that Trump had previously supported Nigeria’s counterterrorism efforts by authorizing the sale of critical arms during his tenure support which, he said, President Tinubu’s administration has “adequately utilized with massive results.”
He further noted that any differences in perception about whether terrorists in Nigeria target only Christians or people of all faiths “will be discussed and resolved by the two leaders when they meet in the coming days, either at the State House or the White House.”
The announcement was coming amid heightened concern following Trump’s threat to “wipe out” terrorists allegedly targeting Christians in Nigeria a comment that has drawn both criticism and calls for restraint from rights groups, including the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), which urged Nigerians to remain calm and allow diplomacy to prevail.
