Leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and former presidential candidate, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed concern over recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump, who described Nigeria as a “country of particular concern.”
In a post shared on his Facebook page on Sunday, Kwankwaso said he was deeply troubled by President Trump’s “heightened pronouncements” on Nigeria, following the U.S. government’s designation of the country under that category.
“I have noted with increasing concern the heightened pronouncements on Nigeria by President Donald Trump. This follows his designation of Nigeria as a ‘country of particular concern,’” he wrote.
Kwankwaso stressed that Nigeria remains a sovereign nation facing security challenges caused by criminal elements, not by religion or ethnicity.
“The insecurity we face does not distinguish based on religious, ethnic, or political beliefs,” he said.
He urged the United States to assist Nigeria with modern technology and intelligence support to combat insecurity, rather than making statements that could deepen divisions within the country.
“The United States should assist the Nigerian authorities with better cutting-edge technology to tackle these problems, rather than posing a threat that could further polarise our country,” he added.
Kwankwaso also advised the Nigerian government to respond diplomatically by engaging with the U.S. through high-level dialogue.
“The Nigerian government should consider appointing special envoys from its distinguished diplomats to engage the American government. Additionally, it is necessary to appoint permanent ambassadors to represent Nigeria’s interests on the international stage,” he said.
Calling for national unity, Kwankwaso urged Nigerians to stand together despite external pressures.
“To my fellow countrymen, this is an important moment where we should emphasise unity of belonging over division. God bless Nigeria,” he concluded.