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Human rights activist, Aisha Yesufu, has reacted to US President Donald Trump’s comments on genocide and Nigeria, saying he is using the issue as a marketing strategy.
Yesufu, in a post on X on Sunday, said Trump knows how to sell narratives that benefit his political image, describing his approach as one driven by self-interest.
She recalled that Nigeria was first designated as a “Country of Particular Concern” by the United States in December 2020, noting that the situation in the country has not improved since then.
Yesufu also criticized Nigerians for turning against each other instead of demanding accountability from what she described as an “illegitimate government” that has failed to protect lives.
She wrote: “Exactly! Trump understands marketing and what will sell, and he will milk it to sell himself!
December 2020 was the first time Nigeria was designated as a Country Of Particular Concern by United States. Did anything change?
“As for citizens fighting themselves, we love to major in the minor.
“When we are done fighting ourselves we will focus on holding the Illegitimate Government accountable for not protecting lives in Nigeria”.
DAILY POST reported that Trump had on Friday designated Nigeria as a country of particular concern.
The US President cited what he described as ongoing violence against Christians and failure of the government to protect religious minorities.
However, Nigerian government denied persecution of any religious groups in Nigeria.
On Saturday Trump also threatened military action against Nigeria.
