World Came Too Late in Nigeria’s Terror Fight — Ogun PDP Chieftain

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Segun Sowunmi, has criticised what he described as the late intervention of the international community in Nigeria’s fight against terrorism.
Sowunmi made the remarks while reacting to recent United States–led airstrikes targeting terrorist enclaves in parts of Nigeria. He argued that global powers failed to act decisively when Nigeria was most vulnerable, allowing insurgency and violent extremism to fester over the years.
According to him, Nigeria had raised alarms repeatedly about the growing threat posed by terrorist groups, but the world largely responded with rhetoric rather than concrete action.
“The world came too late. Nigerians have paid heavily in blood, displacement, and economic destruction before this level of international attention,” Sowunmi said.
He stressed that earlier and more coordinated global support—particularly in intelligence sharing, military logistics, and counter-terror financing—could have significantly reduced the scale of insecurity currently facing the country.
Sowunmi also urged the Federal Government to ensure that any foreign military collaboration is transparent, strategic, and aligned with Nigeria’s sovereignty and long-term security interests.
He added that while recent international actions may help weaken terror networks, true victory would require sustained political will, improved governance, and addressing the root causes of insecurity, including poverty and social exclusion.