Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has applauded American President Donald Trump for designating Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC).
Recall that Trump had on Friday designated Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” over what he described as widespread attacks on Christians in Nigeria.
Reacting to the development via a statement on Saturday, Frank asserted that Trump’s sanction shows that he cares more about Nigeria than President Bola Tinubu and other Nigerian leaders.
He described U.S. action as a bold and long-overdue decision, saying it reflects international recognition of the Nigerian government’s negligence in the face of growing atrocities and systemic corruption.
He also called for targeted sanctions against corrupt Nigerian government officials fuelling insecurity and impunity in the country.
“We commend President Trump for taking this stand; it is long overdue.
“By this action, President Trump has shown he cares more about the welfare and safety of ordinary Nigerians than those elected to lead them,”
“We appeal to the United States to protect ordinary Nigerians from the fallout of sanctions after due investigations.
“The measures should be directed at those directly responsible for the atrocities, not at citizens already suffering from the government’s failures, Christians and non-Christians alike,” he said.
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