Trump’s Comments Reflect Nigeria’s Deeper Problems, Says Bishop Kukah
Catholic Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Sokoto Diocese says recent remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump on Nigeria point to the country’s ongoing internal problems, rather than being the cause of them. Speaking in Lagos at the 60th birthday celebration for journalist and former presidential aide Reuben Abati, Bishop Kukah addressed Trump’s October 31 statement. Trump had called Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” due to reports of attacks on Christians and warned of possible U.S. actions if this continued. Bishop Kukah emphasized that Trump’s comments should make Nigerian leaders reflect on the country’s foundational issues. He noted, “Trump is not our problem. He is only repeating what we have ignored. The real challenge lies within Nigeria.” He described Nigeria as a nation facing weak institutions, unstable values, and a lack of shared national vision. Kukah said, “If we […]