The Tinubu Media Force, led by its National Coordinator Gbenga Abiola, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s sovereignty and stability under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging the international community, particularly the United States, to support the country’s reform efforts rather than promote misleading narratives or threats of intervention.
In a statement issued in Abuja, Abiola described Nigeria as Africa’s anchor, citing its vast population, cultural diversity, and economic influence.
He noted that under President Tinubu, the country is undergoing a national rebirth driven by resilience, strategic governance, and a renewed hope agenda.
He stressed that Nigeria’s global significance as the largest Black nation is not coincidental, adding that the country is emerging from years of weak leadership and is now positioned to fulfil its historic role on the continent.
Abiola highlighted key strides by the Tinubu administration in strengthening security, stabilizing the economy, and rebuilding global confidence.
According to official data, over the last two years, security forces have neutralised more than 6,260 terrorists, arrested over 14,000 suspects, and rescued more than 5,300 kidnapped victims.
The federal government has also raised the defence budget from ₦1.25 trillion in 2023 to ₦4.91 trillion in 2025 and tripled annual police recruitment from 10,000 to 30,000 officers.
He asserted that the government is gradually flattening the curve of insecurity through intelligence-based operations and a complete overhaul of the security architecture, resulting in visible improvements across the North West, North Central, and the Federal Capital Territory.
Responding to comments by former U.S. President Donald Trump alleging persecution of Christians in Nigeria, Abiola dismissed the claims as false and divisive.
He maintained that no credible report in the past two years has described any religious genocide in the country, insisting that recent violent incidents are isolated criminal acts, not targeted religious extermination.
He reaffirmed that the Tinubu administration treats all violence as national crime devoid of ethnic or religious bias and remains committed to justice and national unity.
Nigeria, he said, remains a multi-faith, multi-ethnic nation where citizens coexist peacefully and contribute to development, and no government policy supports sectarian persecution.
Abiola cautioned that destabilising Nigeria would have severe repercussions for Africa, stressing that the nation remains the continent’s primary pillar politically, economically, and spiritually. “If that pillar is shaken, the whole continent will feel it,” he warned, adding that Africa’s prosperity is closely tied to Nigeria’s peace and progress.
He also highlighted the economic interdependence within the subregion, noting that if the entire population of Lagos State were to move into neighboring Benin Republic, Togo, or Ghana, the combined economic systems of those countries would collapse in a matter of days. According to him, this is why Nigerians often say, “When Nigeria sneezes, Africa shakes.”
Citing the consequences of Western interventions in Libya, Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan, Gbenga Abiola warned that any attempt to apply similar tactics to Nigeria would have catastrophic global consequences. He explained that the case of Nigeria, rhetorically speaking, might not do the world any good. Considering Nigeria’s dexterity, complexity, and importance across all economic sectors, war or foreign invasion would not only destabilize Africa but also hurt the global economy, including the United States itself.
He added that a large percentage of Nigerians contribute to sustaining the American medical system and play vital roles in key sectors of the U.S. economy from healthcare and education to technology and engineering. Abiola urged President Trump and the American state to redirect their energies toward strengthening partnerships with Nigeria, noting that the country has greatly contributed to the United States’ success and global reputation.
The Tinubu Media Force also called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU) to rise in unity and defend not only Nigeria but the collective independence and integrity of African nations against invasions, misinformation, and wrong narratives. According to the statement, Africa must now speak with one voice, protect its image, and chart its destiny without external manipulation or undue interference.
Concluding the statement, Gbenga Abiola reaffirmed that Nigeria is a sovereign nation deserving of global respect and fair engagement. He maintained that a stable and prosperous Nigeria guarantees a stronger and more peaceful Africa. What Nigeria needs, he said, is collaboration, not confrontation; support, not suspicion. The world must stand with Nigeria, not against her.
