The recent US-led military operation in Venezuela, which led to the capture of President Nicolas Maduro, has sparked a heated debate among Nigerians. Femi Falana, a renowned Nigerian human rights lawyer, has urged the US Congress to sanction President Donald Trump for breaching international law.
Falana argues that Trump’s actions are a blatant violation of Venezuela’s sovereignty and a threat to global stability. He emphasizes that ideological differences with the Maduro administration don’t justify external military intervention or regime change. The lawyer also highlights Trump’s pattern of “reckless gangsterism,” citing the bombing of Iran and airstrikes in Nigeria without congressional approval.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU) have expressed concern over the US action, stressing the importance of respecting national sovereignty and territorial integrity. Nigerian groups have also accused Trump of targeting Venezuela for oil and regime change.
The situation raises questions about the implications for Nigerians seeking foreign protection. Shouldn’t we be wary of trading one form of oppression for another? As the world watches, one thing is clear: the rules-based global order is under fire. Is it time for Nigerians to rethink seeking foreign intervention?
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