Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called for measured dialogue and strengthened diplomatic ties between Nigeria and the United States following what he described as “recent threats of security and diplomatic action” by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
In a statement issued from Osogbo on November 3, 2025, and shared across the official Osun State Government platforms, Adeleke emphasized the importance of constructive engagement, urging both nations to build on their long-standing partnership. He called for “renewed diplomatic engagement to address the current security challenges in Nigeria.”
Governor Adeleke highlighted Nigeria’s newly developed national security strategy, describing it as comprehensive and capable of tackling banditry and terrorist violence across the country. He appealed to the U.S. government to support Nigeria in implementing these measures effectively.
Expressing sympathy for victims of violence in northern Nigeria, Adeleke said, “The tragic loss of innocent lives should be a wake-up call to rigorously enforce security measures and strengthen counter-terrorism efforts in cooperation with international partners.” He noted that high-level diplomatic engagement would allow Nigeria to share the successes and challenges of its security operations directly with U.S. authorities.
The governor stressed that dialogue, rather than confrontation, should define the response to tensions, urging international partners to support Nigerian security agencies and political leadership in addressing national threats. “Peaceful interface between Abuja and Washington holds the key, rather than military intervention,” Adeleke noted.
He commended the Federal Government’s efforts to de-escalate tensions, stressing the need for national unity in confronting internal and external threats. “This is the moment to support the President in enforcing the Constitution and protecting citizens. Peace, not war, must guide our path to strengthen democracy,” he added.
Adeleke’s remarks follow Trump’s designation of Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” for alleged persecution of Christians, a move firmly rejected by President Bola Tinubu, who affirmed that “religious freedom and tolerance remain central to our national identity and the U.S. characterisation does not reflect our reality.”
