Activist and political analyst Omoyele Sowore has condemned the recent U.S. military action carried out in Nigeria, arguing that the safety of the country and its people can only be guaranteed by capable and knowledgeable Nigerian leadership, not by foreign intervention.
Sowore made the comments on his X account while reacting to reports that U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth approved strikes on suspected terrorist targets in Nigeria on Christmas Day.
He questioned the Nigerian government’s claim that it was fully informed and involved, describing official statements about a joint operation with unspecified “international partners” as misleading. According to Sowore, the attacks were executed without the genuine authority or informed approval of what he described as a weak administration under President Bola Tinubu.
Sowore also faulted the United States for conducting the strikes, reportedly near a community in Sokoto State, saying the action reflected a poor understanding of Nigeria’s realities and a lack of true concern for its citizens.
He described it as alarming that Nigeria, despite being Africa’s most populous country, lacks the strong and sovereign leadership needed to defend its territory and people, warning that the nation risks becoming a passive observer while its sovereignty is compromised by foreign powers.
In conclusion, Sowore reiterated that only credible, experienced and well-informed leadership from within Nigeria can effectively secure the country. He cautioned against dependence on foreign actors, particularly policymakers he described as ideologically driven and detached from Nigeria’s realities.
His remarks have further fueled discussions on foreign military involvement in Nigeria and the nation’s capacity to independently confront its security challenges.
