Senate President, Godswill Akpabio don react to the talk wey dey fly around say United States Embassy for Nigeria dey close because of election or insecurity for the country.
Akpabio clear the air say the move no really get anything to do with Nigeria internal politics. According to am, the decision by the United States Department of State to withdraw non-emergency staff and their families na precaution because of global security tension, not just Nigeria matter.
The US government had earlier warn their citizens make dem think twice before travelling to Nigeria, citing issues like crime, terrorism, kidnapping, civil unrest and even weak healthcare system. This announcement raise concern among Nigerians, with many people thinking say na because of coming elections or worsening insecurity.
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But Akpabio insist say people dey misunderstand the situation. Him explain say countries like the US dey take global threats seriously, especially with rising tension involving countries like Iran, and that na why dem dey reduce staff for embassies across different parts of the world.
According to am, if any attack happen from countries wey get issues with America, embassies fit be target, so na normal security step to cut down staff presence. Him warn Nigerians make dem no mix am up with local politics or panic unnecessarily.
Akpabio still try calm Nigerians, saying election go come and go, and that the country still safe, urging citizens to no give in to fear despite global tension.