Re: “We’re going to do things Nigeria isn’t going to be happy about” — President Trump
Former Nigerian Presidential Candidate, Bishop Professor Funmilayo Adesanya-Davies, has extended heartfelt appreciation to U.S. President Donald J. Trump for his bold and compassionate commitment to addressing the ongoing persecution and mass killings of Christians in Nigeria.
In a recent broadcast video widely shared online, President Trump was quoted as saying:
“We’re going to do things Nigeria isn’t going to be happy about.”
This statement, interpreted as a firm warning and an indication of possible international action, comes amid growing global concern over the systematic violence, abductions, and targeted killings of Christians across several parts of Nigeria, particularly in the North and Middle Belt regions.
“Trump’s voice is that of courage, truth, and divine justice” — Adesanya-Davies
In her reaction, Bishop Professor Adesanya-Davies, who has long been an outspoken advocate for Christian rights and freedom of worship, thanked President Trump for once again demonstrating leadership grounded in moral conviction and divine principle.
“I sincerely thank President Donald Trump for his courageous intervention and for speaking up for millions of voiceless Nigerian Christians whose blood cries out daily from the ground,” Adesanya-Davies said.
“Trump’s voice is not only political; it is prophetic — a voice of truth and divine justice. His compassion and willingness to act stand as a beacon of hope in a world that has often looked away while Christians are slaughtered, displaced, and silenced in their own homeland.”
She further described Trump’s renewed attention to Nigeria as a “moral and humanitarian wake-up call” to both the Nigerian government and the international community. According to her, the statement serves as a challenge to global leaders to recognize the magnitude of the crisis and to act decisively in defense of the innocent.
“For too long, Nigeria’s cries have gone unheard, and the world has treated our pain with indifference. We must welcome this intervention not as an act against Nigeria, but as a call to conscience — a reminder that human life and freedom of faith must be protected everywhere,” she emphasized.
Nigeria’s Christian crisis and international responsibility
Professor Adesanya-Davies, a seasoned academic, cleric, and human rights advocate, lamented that thousands of Nigerian Christians have been killed or displaced in recent years due to attacks by Boko Haram, Fulani militants, and other extremist groups.
She noted that churches have been burned, communities destroyed, and believers kidnapped for ransom or for their faith, yet the government’s response has often been slow, inadequate, or politicized.
“The killings, abductions, and systemic oppression of Christians in Nigeria cannot be ignored any longer. The world must stand up to evil wherever it appears. Every life matters — whether Christian or Muslim — but justice demands that we name and confront the persecution where it is most severe,” she stated.
Bishop Professor Adesanya-Davies emphasized that true leadership is not afraid of truth or accountability, and praised Trump for being one of the few international figures willing to challenge the status quo in defense of faith and humanity.
“President Trump’s courage to speak truth to power shows what it means to lead with conviction. His words resonate with millions of Nigerian Christians who have suffered in silence. We thank him for his love for God, his boldness to defend the faith, and his readiness to confront injustice — even when it may not be politically convenient.”
A call to the Nigerian government and international community
Adesanya-Davies used the occasion to urge the Nigerian government to take Trump’s warning as a wake-up call rather than a threat. She called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to address the underlying causes of religious persecution, insecurity, and poverty that have fueled the crisis.
“Nigeria should not see President Trump’s statement as an affront, but as a brotherly rebuke and a divine opportunity to make amends. The government must rise to protect every citizen — regardless of faith or ethnicity — and to restore justice and peace across the land,” she said.
She also appealed to the United Nations, African Union, European Union, and other international human rights organizations to increase pressure and support for peace initiatives, community rebuilding, and security reforms in Nigeria.
“This is not a time for silence or diplomacy as usual. The world must act now to prevent a full-scale humanitarian disaster in Nigeria,” she stressed.
A prayer for peace and justice
In closing, Bishop Professor Adesanya-Davies offered prayers for Nigeria and for President Donald Trump, asking God to guide his heart and strengthen his efforts toward peace and justice.
“May God bless President Donald Trump for his compassion, and may God bless Nigeria with righteous leaders who fear Him and love their people. We pray that this intervention will open the door for healing, reconciliation, and divine restoration in our beloved country,” she concluded.
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