Professor Femi Otubanjo has warned that Nigeria could be at risk of future geopolitical conflict amid rising global tensions linked to former United States President Donald Trump and U.S. military strategy.
Speaking on The Morning Show on Arise Television on Tuesday, March 3, Otubanjo argued that after Iran, other countries such as Cuba and South Africa could become potential targets of U.S. actions. He added that Nigeria could also face similar risks if it does not strengthen its strategic defense capabilities, including nuclear deterrence.
According to the professor, the U.S. military-industrial complex is built around continuous conflict. He claimed that the American economy is heavily influenced by warfare and arms production, stating that the United States has carried out more than 58 military interventions around the world.
“The military-industrial complex in America is constant, and they are always looking for war,” he said. “If you count the number of times Americans have intervened globally, it is over 58 times. So it is an economy based on war.”
Otubanjo further stated that beyond the interests of the United States, former President Trump personally stands to gain from war. He described Trump as someone who believes America must use its power to get whatever it wants.
He warned that global tensions may not stop with Iran. “After Iran, there will be others. There will be Cuba, there will be South Africa. And if we are not lucky, there will be Nigeria. If you are not a nuclear power, then be prepared,” he cautioned.
His remarks have sparked discussions about global security, nuclear deterrence, and Nigeria’s position in an increasingly tense international environment.
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