A chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, Buba Galadima, has declared that he would support United States President Donald Trump if his intervention would help tackle Nigeria’s deepening insecurity crisis. Galadima made the remark on Monday during an appearance on Arise Television’s Prime Time.
The comment came in response to reports that the Trump administration had issued a warning about possible military deployment to Nigeria following allegations of Christian genocide in parts of the country. The claim has sparked widespread debate both domestically and internationally.
When asked whether he would personally vote for Trump to authorise the deployment of American troops to help secure volatile regions, Galadima said his support would be based purely on the need to restore safety and stability, not on religious arguments or ideological alignment.
According to him, the worsening insecurity across several states has created a situation where any credible effort that could strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture should be considered. He stressed that his stance reflects concern for national security rather than endorsement of Trump’s broader political rhetoric.
Galadima described Trump as a businessman president, arguing that his approach to foreign relations is driven by calculated pressure, strategic posturing and the pursuit of economic and geopolitical advantage. He noted that the United States leader has a history of applying leverage to extract concessions from governments. He cited examples of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, where Trump publicly demanded financial commitments in exchange for support.
He argued that Nigeria could potentially navigate Trump’s style of diplomacy effectively if President Bola Tinubu engages with him strategically and negotiates from a position of national interest.
Galadima said, “Not for the purposes he is talking about. But to come and secure Nigeria, I will vote for Trump 100 million times.
“Trump himself, I do not believe that he is here to protect Christians or Muslims. He wants to put pressure on the Nigerian government so that he could extract as much as possible because he assumes that France and China are milking Nigeria dry.
“He is not talking for you or for me. He wants to have a cake, and he has done that. Look at what is happening. Put pressure on Saudi Arabia, put pressure on Kuwait and get trillions of dollars.
“So the man is a businessman. He can change if they see him well. If they talk to him well, he can press Tinubu tomorrow.”
His remarks have triggered significant public discussion, with some analysts viewing them as a realistic assessment of Trump’s political style, while others have raised concerns about the implications of foreign military involvement in local security matters.
Security experts say the comments reflect wider frustration among citizens over the persistence of violent attacks, kidnappings and communal clashes, and the growing demand for decisive solutions.
The Nigerian government has not issued an official response to Galadima’s comments. However, discussions continue regarding the role international partners may or may not play as the country seeks lasting strategies to address insecurity.
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