Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, has urged Nigerians across religious, community, and political divides to support President Bola Tinubu in tackling terrorism and insecurity in the country.
Speaking with reporters in Osogbo on Sunday, Oyintiloye emphasized the importance of unity, noting that the security challenges facing Nigeria are longstanding and not limited to the current administration. “Our religious or political affiliations are irrelevant at this period; what we need is oneness and unity to protect the sovereignty of our dear country,” he said.
The former lawmaker expressed concern over a recent statement by United States President Donald Trump, who threatened to deploy military forces to Nigeria in response to alleged large‑scale killings of Christians. Oyintiloye described this as a matter of concern for all Nigerians.
While acknowledging the efforts of President Tinubu and security agencies in addressing violent crimes, Oyintiloye called for continued national solidarity to defend Nigeria’s sovereignty. He also welcomed intelligence sharing and military equipment support from the United States, but warned against foreign troop deployment, saying it could complicate the security situation.
Okay News reports that Oyintiloye also urged newly appointed military chiefs to justify the trust placed in them by the President and work diligently to eliminate terrorist threats. He warned against political posturing during this critical period, stressing that the nation’s survival depends on collective cooperation.
“This is not a time to play opposition politics. Our current leaders will move on eventually, but Nigerians must not walk into a trap that will endanger the country’s existence,” he added.
Recall that on November 1, 2025, Trump directed the U.S. Department of Defense and Pentagon to prepare for potential military action in Nigeria, threatening to stop aid if the country failed to act against the alleged killings.
