By Ayodele Oni
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has sued for constructive diplomacy rooted in the long-standing partnership between the United States, (US) and Nigeria following rising tension over alleged Genocide.
Adeleke also appealed for renewed diplomatic engagement between Nigeria and the United States, (US) amid rising security tensions.
In a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke urged peaceful dialogue following US President Donald Trump’s recent threats of military action against Nigeria.
“I appeal to the presidency of the United States to support Nigeria in fully implementing its new national security strategy.”
According to him, the new security framework is comprehensive and capable of tackling banditry and terrorist killings across the country.
Adeleke commiserated with the families of victims in the North and said the US should assist Nigeria in overcoming terrorism.
He described Trump’s remarks as a wake-up call for Nigeria to strengthen its counterterrorism efforts with international partners.
“We need our international partners to expand their support for Nigerian security agencies.
“Peaceful interface between Abuja and Washington holds the key, rather than military intervention by the American government.
Adeleke also commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its diplomatic steps to ease tension with Washington and address genuine western concerns.
“This is the time to unite as a nation and support national leadership to tackle threats against our citizens.
“We need peace, not war, to deepen our democracy and protect our people.”
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