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Presidency Confirms Possible Tinubu-Trump Meeting Amid Diplomatic Tensions
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Bwala stresses diplomatic protocol and denies sanction fears.
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Talks follow Trump’s threat over alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria.
The Presidency has confirmed that discussions are ongoing for a possible meeting between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and United States President Donald Trump.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that special Adviser to the President on Media and Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, disclosed this during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Monday. He expressed optimism that the meeting could take place soon, noting that both leaders may meet either at the White House in Washington or at the State House in Abuja.
Bwala said, “I said Tinubu and Trump will hopefully meet, either at the White House or the State House. It could happen at any time. In diplomacy, protocol is key. When you’re building something, it must be preserved and protected. We will not be pressured into revealing the stage we are at in this discussion because in diplomacy there must be respect for protocol.”
He added that the Federal Government is managing the situation carefully to protect Nigeria’s diplomatic interests following Trump’s recent statements on alleged killings of Christians in Nigeria.
Bwala also addressed speculation about possible US sanctions, stating that punitive measures would hurt ordinary Nigerians, not the government.
He said, “If sanctions are imposed on Nigerians, it is the people who will bear the brunt. Trump doesn’t hold grudges; he says what he wants to say, and afterwards, things return to normal. The Nigerian government has clearly understood Trump’s message and is addressing it. We will begin to see results soon.”
This marks the second time Bwala has confirmed plans for a Tinubu-Trump meeting since the US President threatened possible military action over allegations of Christian persecution in Nigeria.
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