Professor Femi Otubanjo has warned that Nigeria could be at risk of future geopolitical conflicts amid global tensions linked to Donald Trump and the United States’ military strategy.
Speaking on The Morning Show on Arise Television on Tuesday, March 3, Otubanjo suggested that after Iran, other nations such as Cuba and South Africa could become potential targets. He added that Nigeria might also face risks if it fails to develop nuclear deterrence capabilities.
Otubanjo argued that the U.S. military-industrial complex thrives on continuous conflict, noting that the country’s economy is heavily influenced by warfare and arms manufacturing. He highlighted that the U.S. has conducted more than 58 military interventions worldwide.
The military-industrial complex in America is a constant, and they are always looking for war. As we speak, if you count the number of times Americans have intervened and fought, we are talking about over 58 times. So it’s an economy that is based on war, he said.
He continued, referencing Trump’s presidency:
When Trump came in with his usual boasting—‘I can do this, I can transform, I can change the direction of the wind or challenge the direction of the sun’—it was obvious that the military-industrial complex hadn’t aligned with him. They look for war because they have to sell their weapons. The United States has a lot to gain, but Trump himself also stands to benefit from it.
Otubanjo described Trump as “delusional,” claiming he believes in using American power to achieve whatever he desires.
It’s not going to stop with Iran. After Iran, there will be others—Cuba, South Africa, and, if we are not careful, Nigeria. If you are not a nuclear power, then be prepared for Trump.