Buba Galadima’s Remark on Trump and Nigeria’s Security
Summary: Buba Galadima, a
prominent Nigerian politician and chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party
(NNPP), recently declared that he would “vote for Trump 100 million times” if
the U.S. president’s intervention could help secure Nigeria. His statement,
made during a televised interview, has sparked debate about foreign involvement
in Nigeria’s security crisis and the broader implications of U.S. pressure on
African governments.
On November 25, 2025, Buba Galadima appeared on Arise Television’s Prime Time program to discuss Nigeria’s worsening insecurity.
Galadima's comments came in response to reports that President Donald Trump’s administration was considering sending military troops to Nigeria amid allegations of “Christian genocide.” Galadima emphasized that his support for Trump was not rooted in religious motives but in the urgent need to restore peace and stability across Nigeria. He stressed that if Trump’s intervention could secure Nigeria, he would support it “100 million times.”
Galadima described Trump as a businessman who often applies pressure on governments to extract concessions. He cited examples of Trump’s dealings with countries such as Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, where economic and strategic interests were prioritized over ideological or religious concerns.
According to Galadima, Trump’s approach is transactional, and Nigeria could benefit if its leadership, particularly President Bola Tinubu, engages with Trump effectively.
The NNPP chieftain argued that Nigeria’s insecurity has reached a level where external intervention might be necessary. He acknowledged that Trump’s motives may be primarily economic or strategic, but insisted that Nigerians should focus on the potential benefits of restored security rather than the underlying reasons for U.S. involvement.
Galadima’s remarks highlight a pragmatic stance: he is willing to support foreign intervention if it brings peace, regardless of the political or religious framing attached to it.
His statement has stirred reactions among political observers. Some view it as a bold acknowledgment of Nigeria’s inability to tackle insecurity alone, while others see it as controversial, given the sensitivity of inviting foreign military presence.
The phrase “vote for Trump 100 million times” was clearly rhetorical, underscoring Galadima’s desperation for solutions to Nigeria’s security challenges rather than literal electoral support.
This episode reflects broader tensions in Nigeria’s political discourse. On one hand, there is a strong desire for sovereignty and resistance to foreign interference. On the other, the scale of insecurity, marked by insurgency, banditry, and communal violence, has led some leaders to consider external assistance as a viable option.
Galadima’s remarks capture this dilemma, positioning Trump’s potential intervention as a necessary evil that could stabilize Nigeria, even if driven by U.S. strategic interests.
Buba Galadima’s statement is less about personal allegiance to Trump and
more about Nigeria’s urgent need for security. His willingness to “vote for
Trump 100 million times” symbolizes the desperation of Nigerian leaders and
citizens for peace, and the recognition that external powers may play a
decisive role in achieving it.
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