Dele Momodu Warns Tinubu: Fix Insecurity or Risk Foreign Interference After Trump’s Alarming Remarks

Veteran journalist and political commentator Dele Momodu has issued a strong warning to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging immediate and decisive action in response to recent controversial remarks by former US President Donald Trump. Trump’s statements, which hinted at potential external intervention over Nigeria’s worsening insecurity, have sparked widespread outrage and concern.

According to Momodu, Trump’s comments should not be dismissed as mere provocation but seen as a reflection of how severely Nigeria’s security challenges have eroded its global image. He warned that the persistence of terrorism, kidnapping, and banditry has cast Nigeria in the shadow of a “failed state,” making it vulnerable to external pressure or interference.

Momodu emphasized that diplomatic statements alone will not suffice. He advised President Tinubu to adopt a results-driven approach to reclaim the nation’s credibility and ensure long-term stability.

His recommendations include:

• Launching a comprehensive military offensive against terrorists, kidnappers, and bandits across the country.
• Prioritizing national security as the government’s foremost agenda to restore confidence among citizens and allies.
• Engaging global partners to define and communicate a transparent and strategic security framework.
• Tackling root causes such as poverty, youth unemployment, and corruption that sustain insurgency networks.

Momodu concluded that restoring peace and stability is the surest way for Tinubu to protect Nigeria’s sovereignty and silence any foreign voices calling for intervention.