A direct charge against the ruling party! Here is the unmixed paraphrase of Reuben Abati’s commentary:
Veteran journalist and former presidential aide, Reuben Abati, blamed the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the recent military threat against Nigeria by US President Donald Trump. Abati argued that the current crisis was a direct result of the APC’s governance failures and called on the party to take responsibility for resolving it.
Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Monday, Abati rejected the argument that the U.S. threat was motivated by a desire for Nigeria’s natural resources, calling such claims unfounded. He noted the absurdity of the “America is coming for our oil” argument, stating they already supply crude to Dangote Refinery and source their gas elsewhere.
This commentary follows President Trump’s designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), citing violence against Christians, and Trump’s subsequent Saturday threat of possible military action if the situation is not addressed. The Nigerian government has denied any religious persecution.
Abati urged President Bola Tinubu to seek advice from elder statesmen and experienced diplomats to manage the crisis, emphasizing the need for seasoned decision-makers. He said: “We need adults in the room, not the small people around who think they know everything.” He specifically suggested Tinubu should call for help from individuals like “Obasanjo, from Anyaoku, TY Danjuma, Babangida, from all those people.” He concluded by stating: “This is the mess that the APC has created, and they should correct it by acting simply.”
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