Kwankwaso to Trump: Help Nigeria fight insecurity, not issue threats

Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano state, has expressed concern over recent comments by US President Donald Trump following his designation of Nigeria as a “country of particular concern”.

On Friday, Trump tagged Nigeria a “country of particular concern”, and accused the Nigerian government of turning a blind eye to attacks on Christians.

In an X post on Sunday, Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), said Trump’s remarks were worrisome and could further strain Nigeria’s unity if not handled with caution.

“It is important to emphasise that our country is a sovereign nation whose people face different threats from outlaws across the country,” Kwankwaso said.

“The insecurity we face does not distinguish based on religious, ethnic, or political beliefs.”