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On Donald Trump Decision Against Nigeria - Sa'idu Ahmad Dukuwa

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Introduction At last, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, has taken the decision he had long planned against Nigeria, following complaints by some Nigerian Christians who alleged that they were victims of religious persecution in the country. Trump had once placed a similar sanction on Nigeria during his first term, but after he lost the election to Joe Biden, Biden reversed that “rash and unfair” decision. This new ruling, however, demands that Nigeria take certain actions in line with America’s interests — or face a series of sanctions. For example, these “American interests” could include the following: 1. Any Nigerian state practicing Sharia Law must abolish it. 2. Any law that prohibits blasphemy against the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) must be repealed. 3. Any location where Christians wish to build a church must grant them permission to do so. 4. Anything that Christians claim makes them “uncomfortable” in the country — such as businesses involv...