“What Senate Will Do About Trump’s Invasion Threat”: Akpabio Opens Up

“What Senate Will Do About Trump’s Invasion Threat”: Akpabio Opens Up

  • The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has reacted to United States President Donald Trump’s invasion threat
  • Senator representing Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District disclosed what the National Assembly will do about Trump's threat
  • Legit.ng reports that Trump threatened to take military action against Nigeria over alleged genocide against Christians in the country

Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues

FCT, Abuja - The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, said the Red Chamber will take United States President Donald Trump’s threat to the executive arm of government

Senator Akpabio said the issue borders on foreign policy, diplomatic relations, and will require a coordinated national response.

Akpabio says Senate will discuss Trump’s invasion threat with executive
Akpabio reacts to Trump’s invasion threat over alleged Christian genocide. Photo credit: Godswill Obot Akpabio
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As reported by Vanguard, Akpabio made this known during plenary on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

Earlier, Nigerian Senate deputy president, Barau Jibrin, tackled Trump over his redesignation of Nigeria as a country of concern.

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Barau also challenged Akpabio to speak on Trump's allegation, adding that he was not scared.

The Nigerian federal lawmaker accused the US president of spreading fake news about Nigeria, which is a sovereign state.

Speaking about the planned meeting with the executive, Akpabio said:

“We have not discussed the issue of President Trump yet in chambers.
“We shall do so in combination with the executive because we believe it is a matter of foreign policy and diplomatic relations.
“I have refrained from taking any motion on that yet until we know the direction of government and what government intends to do.”

Alleged genocide: US ready to work with Nigeria

Recall that the United States government issued a fresh statement over the alleged Christian genocide in the northern part of the country.

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom said America is ready to work with the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government.

The chairperson of the commission, Vicky Hartzler, shared more details about the latest development.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Governor Charles Soludo reacted to the alleged Christian genocide in the northern part of the country.

The Anambra State governor debunked claims of a religious genocide against the people in the South East region.

Legit.ng reports that US President Donald Trump has declared Nigeria a country of concern over alleged Christian genocide.

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Adekunle Dada (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Adekunle Dada is a trained journalist with over 8 years of working experience. He is also a Politics/Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a B.Sc. in Mass Communication from Lagos State University, Ojo. Adekunle previously worked at PM News, The Sun, and Within Nigeria, where he expressed his journalistic skills with well-researched articles and features. In 2024, Adekunle obtained a certificate in advanced digital reporting from the Google News Initiative. He can be reached via adekunle.dada@corp.legit.ng.