{"id":23268,"date":"2025-11-03T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/?p=23268"},"modified":"2025-11-03T10:25:28","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T09:25:28","slug":"adeleke-urges-u-s-nigeria-dialogue-after-trumps-threat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/03\/adeleke-urges-u-s-nigeria-dialogue-after-trumps-threat\/","title":{"rendered":"Adeleke Urges U.S.-Nigeria Dialogue After Trump\u2019s Threat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"\"><strong>OSOGBO, Nigeria (FN)<\/strong> \u2014 Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has urged the United States to pursue diplomatic engagement with Nigeria rather than consider unilateral military intervention, following President Donald Trump\u2019s controversial remarks about Christian persecution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Speaking at a press briefing in Osogbo, Adeleke emphasized the importance of mutual respect and cooperation in addressing terrorism and religious violence. \u201cNigeria is a sovereign nation with a complex security landscape,\u201d he said. \u201cWe welcome support, but it must come through dialogue and partnership\u2014not threats.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Trump recently accused the Nigerian government of allowing the \u201ckilling of Christians\u201d and warned that the U.S. could halt aid and potentially launch military action to combat what he called \u201cIslamic terrorists.\u201d He claimed to have instructed the Pentagon to prepare for possible operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Adeleke rejected the framing of Nigeria\u2019s crisis as a religious war, noting that extremist groups such as Boko Haram and ISWAP target people of all faiths. \u201cThis is not a Christian-versus-Muslim conflict,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s terrorism, and it affects everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Religious leaders echoed Adeleke\u2019s concerns. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) called for calm and urged both governments to prioritize diplomacy. Muslim leaders also condemned extremist violence, emphasizing the need for unity and rejecting Trump\u2019s divisive rhetoric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Civil society groups warned that foreign intervention could worsen tensions. \u201cWhat Nigeria needs is strategic support\u2014intelligence, training, and humanitarian aid\u2014not military threats,\u201d said a spokesperson for the Centre for Democracy and Development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">While the U.S. State Department has not confirmed any formal plans for intervention, Trump\u2019s comments have sparked widespread debate across Nigeria. Hashtags like #DialogueNotInvasion and #RespectNigeria trended on social media, reflecting public concern over sovereignty and foreign influence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Adeleke concluded by calling on President Tinubu\u2019s administration to engage Washington through diplomatic channels and reaffirm Nigeria\u2019s commitment to protecting all religious communities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>OSOGBO, Nigeria (FN) \u2014 Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has urged the United States to pursue diplomatic engagement with Nigeria rather than consider unilateral military intervention, following President Donald Trump\u2019s controversial remarks about Christian persecution. 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