During an interview from 7:24 with SYMFONI, human-rights activist Omoyele Sowore dismissed the belief held by some Nigerians that foreign powers—particularly the United States under former President Donald Trump—would intervene to solve the nation’s problems.
Sowore said such expectations are unrealistic and reflect a growing culture of political escapism in the country.
He argued that many citizens are still waiting for a dramatic, external saviour to transform Nigeria’s security, economy and governance structures, instead of pressuring their own leaders to take responsibility.
According to him, this mindset has weakened civic engagement and created room for politicians to avoid accountability.
Sowore noted that Trump has repeatedly shown little interest in Africa beyond diplomatic formalities, yet some Nigerians cling to the idea that he will someday “step in” to stabilise the country. He described this as a fantasy rooted in desperation, not in geopolitical reality.
He further compared this belief to the long-held religious expectation that Jesus Christ will miraculously resolve Nigeria’s chronic electricity crisis.
Sowore said that just as divine intervention has not rebuilt the power sector, foreign governments will not magically reform Nigeria’s political system.
He emphasised that practical solutions require courageous leadership and sustained public pressure—not wishful thinking.
Sowore stressed that no external force owes Nigeria salvation. He said the sooner citizens understand this, the sooner they can redirect their energy toward demanding competence and transparency from those in office.
He warned that relying on foreign figures or symbolic heroes allows corruption to flourish unchecked, as leaders use public hopefulness as a shield against scrutiny.
Sowore urged Nigerians to abandon the habit of outsourcing their future to others and to instead confront the failures within their own political framework.
“Trump is not coming to rescue Nigeria, just like Jesus hasn’t returned to fix electricity,” he added.
He concluded by stating that true national recovery will only come from collective action by Nigerians themselves.
Sowore called for renewed civic vigilance, stronger public institutions, and an end to the illusion that any international figure—whether political or spiritual—will descend to fix the nation’s long-standing challenges. View, More,
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