By HeadlineNews.News International Desk
Abuja — November 2025
A Proactive Diplomatic Move to Stop a Domino Effect
The National Patriots Movement of Nigeria, led by Princess Gloria Adebajo-Fraser (MFR), has written an open letter to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, appealing for Britain’s independent judgment over the United States’ recent designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC).
Delivered to the British High Commission in Abuja and forwarded to the Foreign Office in London, the letter asks Britain to rely on facts from its diplomats rather than Washington’s narrative. It urges the UK to act with “truth, not alliance,” warning that America’s unilateral decision could trigger a domino of unfair judgments among its allies.
> “No nation understands Nigeria better than Britain,” Princess Adebajo-Fraser wrote.
“You have witnessed our diversity and our unity. We ask that you reason independently, guided by your own diplomats and by truth, not by alliance.”
Britain Knows Nigeria’s Reality
The letter stresses that the UK, Nigeria’s former colonial power and long-time partner, knows firsthand that Nigerians coexist peacefully across faiths. It cites the British High Commissioner’s recent visit to Kaduna State, during which he publicly acknowledged the state’s improving security.
Labeling Nigeria a persecutor of Christians, the National Patriots argue, contradicts on-the-ground evidence.
Proactive Strategy Beyond Britain
The message to London forms part of a broader diplomatic campaign to prevent a cascade of hasty actions by U.S. allies. The National Patriots confirm that similar appeals have been sent to the Prime Ministers of Canada, Australia, Japan, and to EU leaders, urging them to pause and verify before taking any position.
“Our mission is preventive diplomacy — calm engagement backed by facts.”
Insecurity, Not Persecution
The letter explains that Nigeria’s problem is insecurity, not religion. It points to conflicts in Benue, Plateau, Kaduna, Anambra, Ondo, Kwara, and Osun States, describing them as herder–farmer clashes driven by land scarcity and migration, not theology.
Foreign nomadic insurgents and bandits exploit porous borders, attacking communities and provoking reprisals that sometimes appear sectarian from afar.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the letter notes, has:
Created a Special Agency for Ranching and Land Use Management;
Reformed security commands and appointed new service chiefs;
Participated in the Rome Counter-Terrorism Summit to build international partnerships.
“These are the actions of a government confronting insecurity,” it states, “not one persecuting any faith.”
Public Opinion Rejects Foreign Interference
A HeadlineNews.News national survey (October 2025) backs the group’s claim that Nigerians overwhelmingly reject the U.S. narrative:
Indicator Result
Support for Trump’s intervention 8 % (mainly separatists)
Reject foreign interference 90 %
View it as neo-colonialism 85 %
Express disgust at intervention 68 %
Christians & Muslims affirm coexistence 88 %
Confirm no religious war 90 %
Urge Trump to stay out 75 %
> “When a people publicly say ‘No,’” the Princess remarked, “no foreign power can claim to act on their behalf.”
UK–Nigeria Cooperation Already Deep
The National Patriots reminded the British Prime Minister that British military advisers train Nigeria’s Joint Task Force in the North, supporting counter-terrorism operations. They also highlighted the UK–Nigeria Economic Development Forum, which logged over £6 billion in trade in 2024, and Britain’s steady role in education, energy, and cultural exchange.
“These facts,” the letter says, “show confidence, not crisis. If Nigeria were a country of persecution, your investors, students, and tourists would not be flocking here.”
In 2024 Nigeria was ranked Africa’s most visited destination, with UK citizens among the top arrivals — further proof, the National Patriots argue, that foreigners live and travel safely in the country.
Economic Risk of Mislabeling
Analysts warn that copying the U.S. designation could chill investor confidence and stall President Tinubu’s reform gains. International lenders may raise risk premiums, costing Nigeria billions in deferred investment.
> “Perception drives capital; stigma kills it,” the open letter cautions.
“This label punishes progress and rewards propaganda.”
Legal and Moral Arguments
Quoting Article 2(4) of the UN Charter, the group reminds all partners that coercive measures against a sovereign state’s internal affairs are illegal.
> UN Secretary-General António Guterres: “Peace cannot be imposed; it must be built on inclusion, understanding, and respect for sovereignty.”
The National Patriots insist that branding Nigeria a CPC without verified investigation violates both international law and moral fairness.
Identifying the Source of Misinformation
According to the movement, a small but vocal group of politically motivated Nigerians in the U.S. have lobbied Washington using “distorted narratives” to embarrass the Tinubu administration and influence the 2027 elections.
“They do not represent Nigeria,” Princess Adebajo-Fraser said. “They represent ambition.”
A Plea for Britain’s Leadership
The letter calls on the United Kingdom to exercise moral leadership and independent thought, noting that British diplomacy has long been valued for its balance and patience.
> “Britain’s calm voice can steady this storm,” it reads.
“Stand with truth, not hysteria. Nigeria needs your understanding now more than ever.”
It reminds London that Britain’s word carries weight across the Commonwealth and that a fair stance from Downing Street could influence allies toward reason rather than reaction.
Broader Diplomatic Momentum
Diplomatic observers see the National Patriots’ outreach as a masterclass in civic diplomacy — ordinary citizens filling the communication gap before misperception hardens into sanction. Letters to Canada, Australia, Japan, and the EU mirror the UK message, all appealing for independent assessment and restraint.
Foreign Ministry sources confirm that a federal delegation will soon travel to Washington to meet U.S. officials, using the National Patriots’ findings as reference material.
Public Reaction and International Praise
Reactions in Nigeria have been overwhelmingly supportive. Social media trended with #StandWithNigeria and #TruthNotAlliance, while commentators praised the movement’s initiative.
Editorials described the letter as “citizen diplomacy at its finest — factual, firm, and fearless.”
> “International diplomacy punishes silence but rewards engagement,” Princess Gloria said.
“We are engaging with truth. Nigeria is not at war with itself; it is fighting insecurity, not religion.”
Conclusion — Britain at a Moral Crossroads
As allies reconsider Washington’s decision, the National Patriots’ letter positions Britain as the swing voice between haste and fairness.
By appealing directly to London’s conscience and experience, the movement hopes to halt a domino effect that could stigmatize Africa’s largest democracy.
Whether the UK will publicly distance itself from the U.S. designation remains to be seen, but Princess Adebajo-Fraser’s message resonates beyond policy:
> “Nigeria and Britain share history, language, and law — and the duty to stand for truth.
Let us not repeat another nation’s mistake. Let us prove that friendship means understanding.”
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