Prominent Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has called on President Bola Tinubu to take strong and immediate action against former U.S. President Donald Trump over his alleged threat to launch a military attack on Nigeria.

In a statement posted on his verified Facebook page on Sunday, Gumi denounced Trump’s remarks, describing them as a blatant affront to Nigeria’s sovereignty.

He emphasized that such statements should not be ignored and demanded a swift and appropriate diplomatic response from the Nigerian government. “It is deeply insulting for Trump to threaten a sovereign nation like Nigeria with military aggression. However, we must demonstrate maturity and strength in our response,” Gumi wrote.

The scholar urged President Tinubu to address the matter decisively to uphold national dignity.