US EditionNigeria: Cut Diplomatic Ties With U.S. Over Trump's Invasion Threat, Sheikh Gumi Tells Tinubu
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi calls on President Tinubu to demand a retraction of US military threats or consider ending diplomatic relations, highlighting alternative economic and military options.
- On Sunday, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi urged President Bola Tinubu to summon the United States ambassador to Nigeria to retract President Donald Trump’s threat or sever diplomatic ties.
- President Donald Trump threatened U.S. military action in Nigeria over alleged Christian genocide, and Sheikh Ahmad Gumi said this threat disrespected Nigeria, urging action.
- Posting on his verified Facebook page, Gumi condemned Trump’s threat as an insult to Nigeria’s sovereignty, writing, `For Trump to threaten a sovereign country with military attack is a profound disrespect to our authority, but we can rise above it.`
- Gumi declared an ultimatum, saying President Bola Tinubu should summon the U.S. ambassador and demand a retraction or sever diplomatic ties with the United States.
- Calling for alternatives, Gumi said Nigeria should explore other options for economic expansion and military partnerships beyond the U.S.
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Nigeria: Cut Diplomatic Ties With U.S. Over Trump's Invasion Threat, Sheikh Gumi Tells Tinubu
Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has advised President Bola Tinubu to cut diplomatic ties with the United States of America if President Donald Trump fails to retract his military invasion threat.
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