The Presidency has stated that President Bola Tinubu was well ahead of what it described as the “orchestrated game” unfolding in the United States.
Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a post on X on Sunday while reacting to recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump.
President Trump had on Friday designated Nigeria as a country of particular concern, citing what he described as ongoing violence against Christians and failure of the government to protect religious minorities.
However, Nigerian government denied persecution of any religious groups in Nigeria.
On Saturday Trump also threatened military action against Nigeria.
Reacting, Onanuga quoted an excerpt from Tinubu’s recent address to newly appointed service chiefs.
He said the President had already stressed the need for proactive and decisive action against emerging security threats across the country.
He wrote, “President Bola Tinubu was well ahead of the orchestrated game unfolding in America as he told the new service chiefs on Thursday what Nigerians expect of them. No more excuses, he said. Nigerians want results. Here is the excerpt of his speech:
“Security threats are constantly evolving, constantly mutating. Of grave concern to our administration is the recent emergence of new armed groups in the North-Central, North-West, and parts of the South. We must not allow these new threats to fester. We must be decisive and proactive. Let us smash the new snakes right in the head.
“I charge you, as the heads of our nation’s armed forces, to carry out your duties with patriotic zeal. Nigerians expect results, not excuses.
“I charge you also to be innovative, pre-emptive, and courageous. Let’s stay ahead of those who seek to threaten our peace. Let us deploy technology where necessary. We cannot allow the crisis that began in 2009 to persist any longer.
“I wish you success as you take up the challenge. I promise to provide all the support you need to get the job done.”
