Dele Momodu Criticizes Government Silence Following U.S. Airstrikes in Nigeria

Dele Momodu Criticizes Government Silence Following U.S. Airstrikes in Nigeria

Media entrepreneur and Ovation magazine publisher, Chief Dele Momodu, has raised concerns over the silence of Nigeria’s leadership following reports of a U.S.-led military operation against terrorist targets on Nigerian soil.

Momodu shared his views on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account, reacting to the announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump that American forces carried out airstrikes in Nigeria in coordination with the Nigerian government.

He noted that the news of the operation emerged during Christmas celebrations, coming “from far away USA” in what he described as a “foggy and brief” message, leaving many Nigerians confused and poorly informed.

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“In normal climes, we would have expected our own President to immediately abort his vacation and return to the Presidential Villa in Abuja, surrounded by his war cabinet, and his media team rolling out updates to a usually under-informed nation,” Momodu said.

The media entrepreneur expressed concern over the lack of visible leadership at a critical security moment, stressing that national sovereignty and public confidence require prompt and transparent communication from the highest office in the land.

Momodu urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whom he referred to as Nigeria’s “Master Strategist,” not to abdicate responsibility amid such a significant security development.

“We implore our Master Strategist not to abdicate responsibility and our sovereignty at this crucial and historic moment, but to stand beside America in this fight against terrorism,” he said.

He concluded by stating that the nation remains in prayers amid the unfolding security situation, urging Nigerians to remain vigilant.

Dele Momodu Criticizes Government Silence Following U.S. Airstrikes in Nigeria