- Omoyele Sowore has strongly opposed the idea of a Turkish military base in Nigeria, calling for resistance against any foreign military presence.
- He further argued that Nigeria must prioritise self-reliance in national defence rather than depend on foreign powers.
Human rights activist and political commentator Omoyele Sowore has strongly criticised the idea of a foreign country establishing a military base in Nigeria, warning that such a move should be resisted.
Reacting to reports suggesting that Turkey may be considering a military presence in the country, Sowore expressed strong opposition, arguing that Nigeria should not allow any foreign military installation on its soil.
“It’s terr!bl£ that a country like Turkey is coming to establish a mil!tary base in Nigeria. We should resist any form of foreign entity coming to Nigeria to establish a base, they should be resisted with any form of energy in our body,” he said.
He further argued that Nigeria must prioritise self-reliance in national defence rather than depend on foreign powers.
“If we can’t defend ourselves, then we should go and sell this country on Temu,” he added.
The comments have since sparked debate online, with Nigerians divided over concerns about sovereignty, national security, and international military cooperation.
Read some of the coents below:
@ShadowPulse202
What is actually going on in this country? Everybody opening military base in the country, hope we’re safe sha.
@Rant_NGA
Turkey wants to dominate Nigerians ? who is even approving all these foreign bases in our country ?
@IamLillyBenson
These people are just doing everything possible to islamize this country but instead of them to succeed in Igbo land hmmm
@bella_adeosun
So presidency later accepted Gumi’s advice that Nigeria should Seek Turkey’s help.Omo 😳😳
@CHRISTOPHERTM_
At this point, many Nigerians seem indifferent to the idea of being colonized again. Our leaders are not trying.😭
@navas_tolulope
So Gumi is the one running the country now?
@onyismartu
From France to turkey. I don’t know if tinubu dey see us as white powder because the rate man dey sell Nigeria dey off me
@paulobijiofor
It has been sold long ago. We are just living to fulfill all righteousness.
@harwooe_
we couldn’t get stable electricity or fix the roads but somehow we’re now prime real estate for foreign military operations. The priorities continue to surprise
@bossjamesturner
Sell country on Temu as how na😂😂
Yele Sowore you’re going too far.
@mentorgnrl
I’ve never see any atom of seriousness on this man’s face all I’m seeing is money minded
