Nigerian Lawyer Warns Against Cutting Ties with US Amid Trump's Alleged Threats

Lawyer Osai Ahiakwo advises Nigeria against cutting diplomatic ties with the US after alleged threats by former President Donald Trump. Sheikh Ahmad Gumi urges President Bola Tinubu to demand a retraction.

Ahiakwo cautions that severing ties could harm foreign aid, intelligence sharing, and investments, weakening Nigeria's security and economy. He emphasizes the need for diplomatic dialogue and leveraging multilateral platforms like the African Union and United Nations.

The lawyer stresses the importance of a measured response guided by national interest and diplomacy.