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Former presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adamu Garba, has revealed the implications of the United States President Donald Trump designating Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC).

Garba emphasized that Muslims in Nigeria should not interpret this as a direct assault on them, but rather as an action against terrorists.

He clarified that with Nigeria's designation as a CPC, the US government will initiate formal procedural actions against Nigeria across all its international frameworks.

In a video shared on X, he stated: “The United States has designated Nigeria as a country of particular concern due to the genocide against the Christian population."

“This indicates that the US will commence formal procedural actions against Nigeria concerning strategic interests, particularly in the realm of arms deployment.”

“They are concerned that some of the weapons supplied to Nigeria are being diverted to the terrorists perpetrating this genocide.”

“Muslims should not view this as a direct attack against them; instead, it is an attack on the militant terrorist organizations.”

“There should be no resentment directed at any Christian population simply because of this situation; rather, there should be a collective understanding among Nigerian citizens that we are facing a leadership crisis in the country, particularly in political and security leadership, which has failed to provide the necessary protection and led us to this predicament.”

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern mean?

The designation indicates that the US government will begin formal actions against Nigeria regarding strategic interests, particularly in relation to arms deployment and addressing concerns about weapons falling into the hands of terrorists.

How should Nigerian Muslims respond to this designation?

Nigerian Muslims should not perceive this designation as an attack on them, but rather as a stance against the militant terrorist organizations responsible for violence and genocide.

What is the role of leadership in the current situation in Nigeria?

The current situation reflects a failure of leadership in Nigeria, particularly in political and security sectors, which has not provided adequate protection for its citizens, contributing to the ongoing issues of violence and unrest.