Founder of the Silverbird Group and former senator, Ben Murray-Bruce, warned of the possibility of a future global conflict, potentially World War III, suggesting that while much of the world could suffer severe devastation, Africa—and Nigeria in particular—might remain relatively unaffected.
According to The Nation, it was reported that during a live interview with global affairs expert Dane Waters, Murray-Bruce described the likelihood of another world war as inevitable. He attributed this to increasing global instability, the spread of nuclear weapons, and the emergence of what he referred to as “trigger-happy” leaders on the international scene.
Despite these concerns, he expressed optimism that Nigeria would be spared from the worst impacts of such a conflict, citing the country’s non-nuclear status and its largely peaceful diplomatic approach.
He said: “We’re in big trouble and as long as we have the kind of leaders we have in the world today, I see World War Three coming and it’s going to be terrible. The beauty of World War III is, it will not to affect Africa. Africa will be spared. You guys are going to fight all across the world but we are going to be safe in Nigeria.”
Ben Murray-Bruce stated that Nigeria was unlikely to be drawn into any global conflict because the country had no territorial ambitions, no interest in acquiring nuclear weapons, and maintained friendly relations with its West African neighbours. He emphasised that Nigeria did not seek confrontation and had no desire to fight anyone.
He predicted that World War III was inevitable, asserting that while much of the world could be destroyed, Nigeria would remain intact and be in a position to welcome displaced people from countries like the United States, Israel, and Iran. He joked that visas would be provided to such visitors to ensure they were treated respectfully, not as immigrants but as guests.
Murray-Bruce expressed deep concern about the current state of global affairs, warning that the world was in trouble due to the widespread violence and easy access to weapons. He observed that many of the world’s leaders were “trigger-happy” and indifferent to the consequences of war.
Drawing parallels with previous global conflicts—including the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War—he argued that war was often driven by despotic and irrational leaders. He concluded that as long as such individuals continued to be elected into positions of power, the threat of war would persist, since it was leaders—not ordinary people—who instigated conflict
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