December 26, 2025
News – SUNTV Global Channel
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has sharply criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its handling of public communication regarding the recent U.S. military strikes against terrorists in northwest Nigeria.
In a statement on Friday, the opposition party said Nigerians first learned about the reported American operation through verified social media accounts of former U.S. President Donald Trump and other U.S. officials—long before any official word from the Nigerian government.
SaharaReporters had earlier reported that on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025, Trump announced that the United States carried out “numerous precise strikes” against ISIS-linked fighters in parts of Nigeria. According to Trump, the militants had been “viciously killing, primarily innocent Christians, at levels not seen for many years, and even centuries.” He added that he had previously warned the groups to stop the killings or face consequences.
The Nigerian government later confirmed through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that strikes had taken place in northern Nigeria. However, details about the nature of the operation and the country’s involvement were scarce, prompting concerns about transparency.
PDP National Publicity Secretary Comrade Ini Ememobong expressed deep concern over what the party described as an “inverted communication approach,” warning that foreign powers breaking news of security operations in Nigeria before the government undermines both public trust and national security.
“The government should not be in a position of merely reacting to foreign announcements on security operations within its territory,” the PDP said. “It ought to lead in informing the public and sensitizing citizens on such critical matters.”
The party also called on the Tinubu administration to ensure that any defense agreements with the United States prioritize joint operations. According to the PDP, this would allow Nigerian security forces to gain valuable experience and knowledge, reducing dependence on externally led “precision attacks” and strengthening Nigeria’s long-term capacity to fight terrorism.
