Demand Retraction or Cut Ties Over Trump’s Military Threat — Gumi Warns Tinubu

By Morris Nor// Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to take firm diplomatic action against former U.S. President Donald Trump over his recent threat of military action against Nigeria.

In a post shared on his verified Facebook page on Sunday, Gumi described the comment attributed to Trump as a direct affront to Nigeria’s sovereignty. He urged the government to respond swiftly and decisivel

“For Trump to threaten a sovereign country with military att+ck is a profound disrespect to our authority, but we can rise above it,” Gumi wrot

He advised the Federal Government to summon the U.S. ambassador to Nigeria and request an official retraction. According to him, failure to receive one should prompt Nigeria to consider cutting diplomatic tie

“President Tinubu should summon the US ambassador; they either retract their threats or we sever diplomatic ties with this irresponsible regime,” he added.

Gumi also stressed that Nigeria has alternative economic and military partnerships available, saying the country should not feel dependent on any single foreign power for its development and security. d.s.e.y.