A Press conference convened at the instance of President, Donald Trump ended abruptly on Thursday when an official of the United States slumped at the White House in United States, raising fear of health emergency.
Recall that President Trump recently made up his mind to declare Nigeria Country of Particular Concern (CPC) over alleged genocide against Christians.
A footage that captured the momen has kept Nigerians talking on social media space in their daily grind, amid President Trump’s threat to deploy military action over alleged genocide claim of killing Christians in Nigeria.
A Facebook post by
Ikpe-Orlu Orlu Chris who spoke uncoordinated English said, ‘At least, it was shown on live TV, in Nigeria, them go slap journalist and collect his camera and other equipment”, while another user, Patrick Obiazo wrote: “Abeg, which Trump I de see for the press conference picture? Na Abuja Trump abi na Trump whiskey?”.
Alachi Collins recalled a similar moment when Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, tip-toed during democracy parade at the Eagles square at the Federal Capital Territory during the independent day celebration.
On his part, Babatunde Opoola wrote: if such incident happens at Aso rock, the Presidential Candidate of Labour party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi would have called for national emergency.
While another Facebook user, Monday Leton Forgho advised President Tinubu to avoid Ending Up Like Saddam Hussein and Gaddafi, saying, “I didn’t vote for @officialasiwajubat, but let me be clear: I do not support any invasion of Nigeria — absolutely not! We’ve seen this movie before.
“The same script was used by America in Iraq — and where are Iraq and its leaders today? The same playbook was applied in Libya — and where are Libya and its leaders now?
“Nigeria would gain nothing from such an invasion. Never!”, he said, “Why? I know President Tinubu to be a politically astute strategist — someone capable of playing the complex chess game of politics”.
“So how did he end up in this diplomatic quagmire? A politician of his caliber shouldn’t be in such a position. Even the Chinese maintain open diplomatic channels with the White House. So, who exactly are the key diplomats currently engaging with the White House since Trump’s return to power? Who?”, the user queried.
Continuing, Forgho prayed “God will heal Nigeria and grant our political leaders the courage to make bold decisions”.
“Finally, Mr. President, please consult your predecessors and Christian leaders who have influence in Washington. A true leader is a servant—not a boss or an emperor”, according to him.
In his first tenure, Nigeria was designated CPC in 2020, but reversed in 2021. But on Friday, 31 Oct. Trump resurrected the 2020 classification.
In summary, CPC generally indicates that the Country engages in activities detrimental to US interests or universal human rights standards.
Trump in his post, said inter alia: “Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria.
Thousands of Christians are being killed. Radical Islamists are responsible for this mass slaughter. I am hereby making Nigeria a ‘country of particular concern.’
“The United States cannot stand by while such atrocities are happening in Nigeria and numerous other Countries”, the United States President alleged.
