In addition to the planned US military station in Nigeria, Professor Bolaji Akinyemi, the former minister of foreign affairs, voiced concerns about the geopolitical ramifications of Russia’s advance into Niger, Mali, and the Sahel region. CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
Speaking on Arise TV, Akinyemi emphasized the possibility of more superpower conflict, which would make Nigeria’s current security issues worse.
Akinyemi stressed that Nigeria, facing issues with insecurity and jihadist threats from groups like ISIS, does not seek confrontation with superpowers. He warned against the prospect of having military bases from different superpowers in close proximity, as it could escalate tensions and complicate regional dynamics. The former minister emphasized the importance of avoiding a scenario where Nigeria becomes a battleground for competing superpower interests. He cautioned that such a situation would amplify Nigeria’s security problems, rather than providing a resolution.
Concerns were raised about the potential consequences of increased military presence from both Russia and the United States in the region. He expressed hope that the reported developments regarding US military presence in Nigeria would not materialize, as it could further destabilize the region.
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Hear him: “the last thing that Nigeria wants is to have a military base by a superpower in counterpoise to another superpower because in a way, because Russia moving to Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, and the United States moving to Nigeria brings us right into confrontation with each other. And that is the last thing we want. I know that we have problem with the Jihadis, the ISIS; we have security problems. The solution is not for us to be at a confrontation with another superpower, because we will end up maximizing our problem and I hope the development is not true.” CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
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