Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has pushed back on US President Donald Trump’s talk of military action in Nigeria over alleged persecution and killing of Christians. In a Sunday, November 2 media chat, Soludo said Nigeria’s security crisis is not a simple fight between Muslims and Christians but a complex problem that needs careful diagnosis and constructive engagement.
“Peace is built with partners, not threats.”
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Soludo called Trump’s remarks a distortion of realities on the ground and urged Abuja to respond with diplomacy, not confrontation. If foreign help is needed, he said, it should come through formal cooperation, training, technology, intelligence sharing, and lawful procurement, rather than external threats or rhetoric that heats the space.
“The security challenges in Nigeria go beyond a conflict between Muslims and Christians,” Soludo said. “Yes, there are Christians being attacked, but these criminals do not target only one religion. They target Christians and they also target Muslims, especially in the northern part of the country.”
He warned that framing the crisis as a religious war plays into extremist strategy and risks deepening divisions at home. The governor appealed to political leaders, clergy, and media to avoid narratives that pit communities against one another and to focus on verified facts, survivors’ needs, and real solutions
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Drawing a comparison, Soludo said it would be absurd for African nations to threaten to invade the United States over police brutality or racial injustice. Referencing #BlackLivesMatter, he asked why African countries did not consider military action when Americans protested killings by law enforcement. “It would make no sense,” he said, adding that the same logic should apply to Nigeria.
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Soludo backed national dialogue and a whole-of-government approach: stronger community policing, better coordination among security agencies, investment in jobs and education in high-risk areas, and sustained support for victims. He also encouraged international partners to assist through development programs and targeted security cooperation that respects Nigeria’s sovereignty.
“The path to lasting peace is unity, truth, and partnership,” Soludo said. “Let us lower the temperature, engage honestly, and fix the problem together.”
