4th November 2025
Nigeria Appeals for Canadian Fairness
The National Patriots Movement of Nigeria, led by Princess Gloria Adebajo-Fraser (MFR), has sent a formal appeal to Prime Minister Mark Carney, urging Canada to verify facts independently before aligning with Washington’s decision to brand Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern (CPC).
The letter, delivered to the Canadian High Commission in Abuja, describes the U.S. designation as “unjust, unverified, and contrary to reality.” It asks Ottawa to pause any action until Canadian diplomats on the ground complete their own review.
> “Canada is a symbol of fairness and dialogue,” Princess Adebajo-Fraser wrote.
“We ask you to lead with those values — not with another nation’s assumptions.”
Context: Countering a Domino Effect
The move follows a series of letters from the National Patriots to the leaders of the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, and the European Union. The goal: prevent a “chain reaction of misjudgment” that could undermine Nigeria’s reputation and economic recovery.
Clarifying Nigeria’s Reality
The Patriots argue that Nigeria’s crisis is about insecurity and terrorism, not religious oppression. Communal violence in Benue, Plateau, Kaduna, and Anambra is linked to land disputes and foreign bandits — not faith.
President Bola Tinubu’s administration has launched a National Ranching and Land-Use Agency, restructured the military command, and expanded international counter-terrorism cooperation.
“These facts prove reform, not repression,” the letter states.
Canadians Urged to Trust Their Diplomats
The Patriots highlight that Canadian diplomats reside in Nigeria and see firsthand that mosques and churches coexist peacefully, families are often multi-faith, and religious leaders regularly collaborate on charity projects.
> “Your own High Commission knows the truth,” the group wrote.
“Let your policy be shaped by their reports, not by distant voices of division.”
Survey Findings: Nigerians Reject Intervention
A HeadlineNews.News poll found:
90 % reject foreign interference.
85 % call the U.S. move neo-colonial.
88 % affirm Christian-Muslim coexistence.
Only 8 % support Trump’s position.
85% rejected any foreign intervention in Nigeria’s internal affairs without invitation.
“When a people say ‘No,’ no foreign power can claim to act on their behalf,” Princess Adebajo-Fraser told reporters in Abuja.
Economic and Educational Ties
The Patriots warn that Canada risked undermining C$2 billion in annual trade and strong education links if it echoed Washington’s designation. Over 20,000 Nigerian students study in Canada, and Canadian energy and tech firms are expanding in Lagos and Abuja.
> “Partnership, not pressure, defines our relationship,” the letter argues.
“A false narrative helps no one — neither Nigeria nor Canada.”
Legal and Ethical Framework
Quoting UN Secretary-General António Guterres, the letter reminds Ottawa that “peace cannot be imposed.” The U.N. Charter’s Article 2(4) forbids coercive interference in sovereign affairs, making the CPC approach legally and morally questionable without independent investigation.
Misinformation and Political Manipulation
The movement accuses “a small diaspora clique” of pushing exaggerated claims in North American media to tarnish President Tinubu and influence Nigeria’s 2027 elections. “They do not speak for Nigeria,” the group insists.
Preventive Diplomacy in Action
Analysts describe the National Patriots’ campaign as “citizen diplomacy at its most strategic,” bridging communication gaps while official channels catch up. The letters to Canada and other allies seek to pre-empt a domino effect that could affect Africa’s largest economy.
Government and Public Reaction
Public support for the initiative has been overwhelming. Social media hashtags #VerifyBeforeYouJudge and #StandWithNigeria trended nationwide. Editorials praised the Patriots for “replacing anger with articulate diplomacy.”
Government sources say Nigeria’s forthcoming high-level delegation to Washington and Ottawa will carry the Patriots’ poll data as evidence of national unity.
A Friendship Built on Truth
For decades, Canada has been a partner in Nigeria’s development programs and a model for inclusive democracy. The Patriots urge Prime Minister Carney to uphold that legacy.
> “Friends verify; they don’t copy,” Princess Gloria said.
“Nigeria asks for understanding, not sympathy — and truth, not labels.”
Conclusion — A Call for Courageous Diplomacy
As Canada reviews its position, the National Patriots’ message is clear: Nigeria’s unity is intact; its democracy is thriving; its people are at peace with each other.
> “Let Canada remain Canada — fair, measured, and moral,” the letter concludes.
“Stand with truth. Stand with Nigeria.”
The National Patriots.
