Bwala says U.S. needs Tinubu’s consent before any Military move in Nigeria

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Daniel Bwala, has said that the United States cannot carry out any form of military operation in Nigeria without the approval of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Bwala made this known while reacting to discussions about possible U.S. security involvement in West Africa. He explained that Nigeria is a sovereign nation, and any foreign military action on its soil must first be approved by the Commander-in-Chief.

According to him, even if the U.S. plans to fight terrorism or assist with security in the region, such steps must be done within the limits of Nigeria’s laws and international agreements.

“The U.S. government cannot just come into Nigeria for any military activity without Tinubu’s consent. That would amount to a breach of sovereignty,” Bwala said.

He further noted that while Nigeria can collaborate with other nations to fight insecurity, every action must respect national independence and due process.

Bwala, a lawyer and political analyst, also urged the federal government to strengthen the country’s defence system so that Nigeria can handle its own security challenges without relying heavily on foreign powers.