African and global affairs analyst, Dr. Victor Okhai, has called on the Nigerian government to move beyond defensive rhetoric and take decisive action to end the persistent killings across the country. He stated that the recent remarks by the U.S. President Donald Trump on “Christian genocide” in Nigeria should serve as a wake-up call rather than provoke outrage.
Speaking on Arise Television on Sunday from 7:41, November 9, 2025, Dr. Okhai noted that the current crisis has deep roots, emphasizing that earlier warnings were ignored. “You know what they say, what goes around comes around,” he said. “And the memos leading into what we now see were planted by some people even in the same administration years back in an attempt to get at the former president. We didn’t speak with one voice at the time,” he added.
He added that the situation remains unchanged, saying, “Truth is, nothing has changed. For me, it’s not really about whether it’s genocide against Christians. Every life is very, very important. None is superior to the other, whether it is Christian or Muslim.”
Dr. Okhai stressed the need for the government to prioritize human life over political narratives. “What we should be talking about is addressing the issue of lives. Every life should matter,” he said, urging unity and accountability.
While acknowledging Trump’s statement, he argued that the focus should not be on the messenger but on the message. “Yes, Trump may have said Christian genocide. I think that we should stop majoring on the minor. It’s a wake-up call. If anything, I think Trump has done a favor to this government,” he stated.
Drawing an analogy, Dr. Okhai compared Nigeria’s complacency to a frog placed in cold water over fire, slowly heated until it is too late to escape. “That’s what we’re going through here,” he warned. “Rather than fight Trump or argue with him, government should take responsibility and do something about it. It’s about time,” he added. View, More,
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