By SUNTV Global Channel | December 29, 2025
Former presidential candidate and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has issued a scathing criticism of former U.S. President Donald Trump, describing him as a “lying machine, a racist, and a hypocrite” in response to the recent American military strike in northwest Nigeria.
In a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday, Sowore accused Trump of deceiving both Nigerians and the international community while presenting himself as a defender of Christians in Nigeria. “Donald Trump is a lying machine, a racist, and a hypocrite who believes he can fool everyone, when in reality he is only fooling the foolable,” Sowore wrote, highlighting what he described as the contradictions in Trump’s foreign policy stance.
He further questioned the logic behind Trump’s claim to defend Christians abroad while simultaneously enforcing strict travel bans that prevent many Nigerians from entering the United States. “How can you claim to want to save Christians in Nigeria while banning them from entering the United States?” Sowore asked.
However, Sowore argued that the responsibility for the situation should not be placed solely on Trump, pointing to what he described as widespread gullibility among Nigerians. “Still, Trump alone cannot be blamed; too many of our own people also do not know any better,” he stated, calling for greater awareness and critical thinking among citizens.
The criticism comes on the heels of a U.S. military operation targeting suspected ISIS fighters in northwest Nigeria. Trump had announced on his Truth Social platform that American forces carried out a “powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorist scum” operating in the region. According to Trump, the operation targeted fighters who had “viciously killed primarily innocent Christians, at levels not seen for many years, and even centuries.” He emphasized that the strike was a response to prior warnings he had issued to the group, stating, “if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was.”
The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirmed the operation, stating that it was carried out “at the request of Nigerian authorities” and resulted in the deaths of multiple ISIS fighters. The strike reportedly took place in what AFRICOM referred to as Soboto State, an apparent reference to Sokoto State in northwest Nigeria. U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth also acknowledged the operation, expressing gratitude for the Nigerian government’s support and cooperation, while hinting at the possibility of further military actions in the future.
Sowore, however, condemned the military intervention as a dangerous precedent that threatens Nigeria’s sovereignty and regional stability. “Nobody should be rejoicing about this. This is an imperialist move on the part of Trump,” he said, adding that while international support for Nigeria could come in various forms, direct military intervention by foreign forces is “extremely dangerous, reckless, and bad.”
The impact of the airstrike was felt on the ground in Jabo village, Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State, where residents were thrown into panic on Christmas night after a loud explosion rocked the community. Eyewitnesses described how the sudden incident caused widespread fear, with many villagers initially believing they were under attack. The unexpected occurrence disrupted daily life and left residents traumatized, highlighting the human cost of such foreign military operations.
Sowore further condemned the airstrike as a setback for African independence and liberation, calling it “a sad day for the so-called African liberation and independence.” He warned that Nigeria must remain vigilant against external interference, stressing that while global support is welcome, sovereignty must not be compromised.
This development has reignited debates over the role of foreign powers in Nigeria’s security challenges, particularly regarding counterterrorism operations, and has raised concerns about the balance between international cooperation and national sovereignty.
