Alleged Genocide: Tinubu, Trump To Meet Soon – Presidency

By Ayodele Oni

In the wake of brickbats over bandits attacks of Christians claim by the United States (US), President Tinubu and President Donald Trump are expected to meet soon.

The Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, confirmed the planned meeting in a post on Saturday saying the discussion would focus on counterterrorism cooperation and correcting misconceptions about terrorist attacks in Nigeria.

“Both President have shared interests in the fight against insurgency and all forms of terrorism against humanity,” Bwala wrote.

He noted that Trump had previously supported Nigeria’s fight against terrorism by approving the sale of arms, while Tinubu has made effective use of that support.

“As for the differences as to whether terrorists in Nigeria target only Christians or all faiths, those would be discussed and resolved by the two leaders when they meet in the coming days, either in the State House or White House.”

Bwala’s statement follows Trump’s recent remarks accusing the Nigerian government of ignoring attacks on Christians — a claim that has sparked widespread debate.

He also warned that the United States might cut off all aid and assistance to Nigeria.

The US President had earlier on Saturday said he had directed the  Department of Defense to prepare for possible military action against Nigeria if the Nigerian government “continues to allow the killing of Christians.”

According to Reuters, Trump made the disclosure in a statement posted on his social media platform, Truth Social.

The U.S. government reportedly announced the immediate suspension of all aid and assistance to Nigeria.

“We may very well go into that now disgraced country, guns-a-blazing, to completely wipe out the Islamic terrorists who are committing these horrible atrocities,” Trump was quoted as saying