- As Peace Corps Seeks United Nations Intervention in Trump’s threat
Nigeria’s political leaders are turning U.S. President Donald Trump’s stinging rebuke into a call for reform and unity.
Trump had slammed Nigeria over insecurity and killings, labelling it a “Disgraced Country” and hinting at possible military action.
The statement sparked outrage but also stirred determination among Nigeria’s political and civil society leaders.
Under growing pressure from activists, organisers of next week’s National Political Summit in Abuja expanded their agenda to address Trump’s threat.
The summit, earlier planned to focus on credible elections, will now include national security and diplomacy as urgent priorities.
In a statement, publicity manager James Ezema said the decision aims to “convert anxiety into positive national action.”
The gathering, convened by the National Consultative Front (NCFront) and key civic groups, seeks to shape Nigeria’s democratic future.
Tagged “National Electoral Reforms Summit for Credible Elections in 2027,” it will hold on November 11 at the NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan is billed to chair the summit, while former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will deliver the keynote address.
Confirmed speakers include Prof. Attahiru Jega, Femi Falana, Oby Ezekwesili, and Pat Utomi, among others.
Organisers say the summit aims to drive constitutional reforms that will strengthen electoral credibility and transparency before 2027.
But recent global criticism has reshaped the conversation. Trump’s remarks, they said, exposed Nigeria’s deep governance and image crisis.
Civil society leaders argue that instead of outrage, the nation should use the moment to rebuild its integrity and institutions.
They urged Nigerians to see the insult as a wake-up call, not an attack.
Summit organisers added that the agenda now includes strategies to manage the diplomatic fallout and rebuild trust with international partners.
Government officials, state governors, and the INEC chairman are expected to attend alongside over 700 delegates.
Meanwhile, the Peace Corps of Nigeria appealed for diplomacy, warning that Trump’s threat of military action could worsen insecurity.
National Commandant Dr. Dickson Akoh said such intervention “would expose vulnerable Nigerians to greater danger and suffering.”
He urged the United States to pursue dialogue instead of force, describing diplomacy as the only sustainable path to peace.
“The deployment of troops will only escalate violence,” Akoh said. “What Nigeria needs is support for peace-building and development.”
He called on the United Nations to mediate between both nations to prevent rising tensions from spiralling into conflict.
Akoh also congratulated Nigeria’s new Service Chiefs, pledging Peace Corps support for their efforts to strengthen national security.
He said the group would work with the military to promote youth-driven, non-violent strategies for peace.
As Nigeria faces global scrutiny, leaders say the moment demands unity, reform, and diplomacy — not denial or division.
The message is clear: Nigeria must rise from criticism to chart a stronger, more credible future.
