ABUJA – In a controversial open letter addressed to former U.S. President Donald Trump, Nigerian academic Dr. Nwankwo T. Nwaezeigwe has called for American military intervention in Nigeria, citing what he describes as “decadent armed forces” and alleged systematic discrimination against Christian officers.
The lengthy letter, dated November 2025 and obtained by CDA News, makes sweeping allegations about religious persecution within Nigeria’s military establishment and urges immediate international action to address what the author characterizes as a “silent genocide” against Christian military personnel.
Dr. Nwaezeigwe, who identifies as an academic and researcher, presents a detailed but unverified account of religious discrimination within the Nigerian Armed Forces, though the claims lack independent verification from military authorities or human rights organizations.
The letter represents the latest in a series of international appeals regarding Nigeria’s internal security situation, though it marks one of the most direct calls for foreign military involvement from a Nigerian academic.
Military officials have consistently denied allegations of religious bias within the armed forces, emphasizing that Nigeria’s military remains a unified, professional institution serving all citizens regardless of religious affiliation.
The Presidency has yet to respond to the specific allegations raised in the open letter, though the Federal Government has previously rejected calls for foreign military intervention while acknowledging security challenges.
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