Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, in a post on X on
Sunday, described Kwankwaso’s position as an act of patriotism, urging other
political leaders to emulate him and rally behind the country during the
ongoing diplomatic tensions.

“Thank you Senator Kwankwaso for your patriotism. This is a
time for all political leaders, across the divide, to unite behind our country
and speak out, as patriots,” Onanuga wrote on X.

Recall that Kwankwaso had in a statement
countered the claim of Christian massacre, stating that insecurity in Nigeria
“does not distinguish based on religious, ethnic, or political beliefs”.

He urged Trump’s administration to “assist the Nigerian
authorities with better cutting-edge technology to tackle these problems,
rather than posing a threat that could further polarise our country”.

Recall Trump last week designated Nigeria as a country of
particular concern.

The US President cited what he described as ongoing violence
against Christians and failure of the government to protect religious
minorities.

But the Nigerian government denied persecution of any
religious groups in Nigeria.

On Saturday, Trump went ahead to threaten military action
against Nigeria if nothing is done about the matter quickly.