FG Warns Russia, Others To Steer Clear of Nigeria’s Affairs

The federal government has warned foreign countries from undue interference in Nigeria’s affairs.

The minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, issued the warning on Wednesday while briefing members of the Diplomatic Corps in Abuja amidst the ongoing nationwide hunger protest in the country.

Some angry Nigerians protesting under the #endbadgovernance have been waving Russian Flags, raising serious concerns in the Presidency of possible foreign interference in what is currently going on.

On Tuesday, the Department of State Services, DSS arrested one of the tailors producing the Russian Flags in Kano, and has also taken into custody some protesters brandishing the Kremlin flag.

In the same vein, security operatives have arrested some polish nationals who are now waiting to be charged to court.

Speaking to the members of the diplomatic corps in the nation’s capital yesterday, Tuggar solicited the support of Nigerian diplomatic friends for the Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration in its quest to turn the economy around, rather than joining some subversive elements to truncate the government.

While the government is working to fix the current problems, it “will take appropriate action against any foreign entity,’ trying to subvert the current administration of President Tinubu.

Tuggar said: “While the government continues to work hard through the various reform programmes and measures to address challenges facing Nigeria and Nigerians, it is pertinent to remind us that no nation tolerates foreign interference in its domestic affairs and that of its citizens. Nigeria is not an exception.

“The government will take appropriate action against any foreign entity residing in Nigeria that is found to have directly or indirectly supported the protesters by whatever means or seeks to interfere in the internal affairs of the country.

“Nigeria cherishes and continues to value the cordial relationships that happily subsist between her and your countries and organisations and will not do anything to undermine or take for granted such relationships.

“Indeed, more than any time before now, we solicit your understanding and collaboration in the ongoing efforts of the Federal Government in addressing the economic challenges confronting the country, to achieve a better life for every Nigerians at home and abroad.’

The magazine reported that the Russian Federation has denied supporting the ongoing nationwide protests to bring the government down.