By Ijeoma G. | Stone Reporter News
Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, has described U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent warning over alleged Christian killings in Nigeria as a wake-up call rather than an attack, urging Nigerian leaders to confront the root causes of the nation’s crises.
Speaking in Lagos during the 60th birthday celebration of veteran journalist Dr. Reuben Abati and the launch of his three new books, Bishop Kukah said Trump’s remarks should prompt deep reflection on Nigeria’s leadership failures, weak institutions, and fading national unity.
“Trump is only a symptom of the disease in our country,”
Bishop Kukah said, emphasizing that Nigeria must not dismiss the U.S. leader’s comments as mere foreign interference.
He lamented the absence of strong national symbols and monuments that inspire pride and collective identity, warning that a nation that fails to celebrate its history risks losing its moral and cultural compass.
The bishop urged political and intellectual leaders to rise above ethnic and partisan divides, designing sustainable strategies to restore unity, stability, and purpose in Nigeria.
Kukah’s remarks came just days after President Trump hinted at the possibility of U.S. military intervention in Nigeria, citing alleged mass killings of Christians. His comments have stirred widespread reactions, with many describing them as both a diplomatic concern and a reflection of Nigeria’s governance challenges.
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