“I’ll Back Trump If It Ends Terrorism in Nigeria” — Wike Speaks Boldly on Alleged Christian Genocide and Insecurity

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared his willingness to support U.S. President Donald Trump if such an alliance would help Nigeria end terrorism and restore peace across the nation.

Speaking passionately during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Wike addressed growing concerns over the alleged persecution of Christians and the worsening security crisis in several parts of Nigeria.

“I will support Trump in providing and supporting Nigeria with technology in the fight against terrorism,” Wike affirmed, emphasizing that his foremost priority is national security — not politics.

Dismissing insinuations that his stance on insecurity is politically motivated, Wike maintained that human lives must never be reduced to political pawns.

“Sure, we must stop these killings. It’s not for me to capitalize that people are dying in Plateau or Benue. People are dying — and it’s not for anyone to play politics with it. Governance is about saving lives, not taking advantage of tragedies,” he stated firmly.

On the contentious issue of alleged “Christian genocide,” the FCT Minister urged Nigerians to refrain from interpreting insecurity through religious lenses, insisting that violence affects all — irrespective of faith or background.

“Who knows who died? Is he a Christian? Is he a Muslim? Is he a non-believer? Every life matters, and that’s what we must focus on,” he said, adding that national unity is being undermined by divisive narratives.

Recalling his personal encounter with terrorism, Wike shared a chilling memory from his visit to Maiduguri in 2011, at the height of Boko Haram’s insurgency.

“I was the first minister under Boko Haram to go to Maiduguri. That same day, the school I visited was burnt down,” he recounted, illustrating how deeply entrenched terrorism has been in the country.

Wike concluded by reiterating his openness to international collaboration in combating terrorism.
“I will support any country — including the United States — that proposes practical solutions to help Nigeria defeat terrorism. Nations support their allies; Nigeria cannot be an exception,” he asserted.

The minister’s remarks have stirred nationwide debate, coming at a time when Nigeria continues to grapple with recurring security threats, sectarian tensions, and calls for global intervention to address the humanitarian crisis in conflict-prone regions.