Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, representing Ondo South, says President Bola Tinubu is likely to adopt a cooperative and inclusive strategy to tackle insecurity in Nigeria, built on collaboration with global partners such as the United States.
Speaking through a personally signed statement released on Sunday, the senator, who chairs the Senate Committee on Inter-Parliamentary Affairs, urged Nigerians to remain calm, emphasizing that liberal democracies thrive on dialogue and partnership rather than conflict.
He dismissed speculations about a possible diplomatic strain between President Tinubu and former U.S. President Donald Trump, explaining that both leaders share a liberal worldview that prioritizes cooperation. “Democratic liberal states don’t go to war with one another,” he said, adding that global peace can be strengthened through collaboration in shaping a fair international order.
Describing himself as a close associate of both men, Ibrahim said, “Tinubu and Trump will not fight one another. What is more, T versus T or T plus T equals T squared—no further mathematics is required.” He revealed that he once lived in Trump Tower, calling Trump his former landlord and Tinubu his political father.
Quoting Winston Churchill, he added that both leaders “prefer to jaw-jaw rather than war-war,” noting that their style of engagement leans toward negotiation and mutual respect.
His remarks came after Donald Trump accused the Nigerian government of committing “genocide” against Christians, a statement that has stirred diplomatic unease. The Federal Government has since rejected the claim, describing it as inaccurate and misleading, insisting that insecurity in Nigeria affects both Christians and Muslims and stems from terrorism, banditry, and resource-based conflicts.
Senator Ibrahim maintained that President Tinubu’s approach will continue to focus on dialogue, partnership, and shared responsibility as the pathway to a more secure and peaceful Nigeria.
