Former Kogi State Senator Dino Melaye has raised alarm over Nigeria’s escalating political and security challenges, declaring the current situation unprecedented since the restoration of democracy in 1999. The outspoken politician warned that the nation “must not die” amid growing instability.
Melaye’s Grave Warning
In a Thursday social media statement, Melaye highlighted three critical concerns threatening Nigeria’s stability. These include circulating military coup rumors, invasion threats from former US President Donald Trump’s administration, and arbitrary amendments to national laws. The former lawmaker described the amendments as “egocentric” and dangerous to democracy.
Nigeria must not die. The things happening in this country have never happened since 1999. Rumour of coup; Trump and America threat of invasion and arbitrary and egocentric amendment of extant laws. Enough is enough. In an unjust society, silence is a crime.
Dino Melaye
US-Nigeria Tensions Escalate
The reference to US threats follows Washington’s redesignation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern.” This marks the second consecutive designation under the Trump administration. The move triggered intense reactions from global observers and Nigerian citizens.
President Trump reportedly warned Nigeria’s government to immediately end violence nationwide. He threatened potential US military strikes against terrorist enclaves if massacres continue. The warning specifically cited protection of Christian communities as justification for possible intervention.
Melaye’s statement underscores deepening anxieties among Nigerian political figures. The former senator concludes that silence becomes criminal when faced with such unprecedented national challenges.
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