Amidst The controversy trailing United States President Donald Trump’s threat of military invasion of Nigeria if it fail to halt the killing of Christians across the country, the African Union Commission, AUC, has stated that Nigeria has the right to manage her internal affairs.
Rejecting the US threats against Nigeria, the AUC reaffirmed its commitment to Nigeria’s sovereignty, religious freedom, and the rule of law.
This is coming on the heels of recent statements by the United States suggesting the Nigerian government’s complicity in attacks against Christians in the country, and threatening military action.
In a statement on Friday via its verified X handle, the AUC emphasized that Nigeria has a right to manage its internal affairs. The Commission stressed the need for diplomacy over military threats.
The statement read: “The Federal Republic of Nigeria is a longstanding and valued Member State of the African Union. , Paying a key role in regional stability, counter-terrorism, peacekeeping initiatives, and continental integration.”
The AUC highlighted that any external engagement must uphold Nigeria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
It stated: “The AUC fully respects Nigeria’s sovereign right to manage its internal affairs, including security, religious freedom, and human rights, in line with its Constitution and international obligations.
“The AUC rejects any narrative that weaponizes religion or oversimplifies security challenges. Conflating all violence with a single religious-target narrative may hinder effective solutions and destabilize communities.”
Recall that President Trump on Friday October 31, designated Nigeria as “a Country of Particular Concern” over alleged killings of Christians in the country.
Trump also said he had asked the Department of Defense to prepare for possible military action in Nigeria if the Nigerian government “continues to allow the killing of Christians.