PRP to Turaki: Nigeria’s problems need Nigerian solutions

By Luminous Jannamike

ABUJA — The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) on Wednesday pushed back strongly against a call by the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tanimu Turaki (SAN), urging foreign leaders to intervene in Nigeria’s political troubles.

The PRP said the appeal was unnecessary, unhelpful and out of line with Nigeria’s standing as a sovereign nation.

The party’s reaction was contained in a statement signed by its National Chairman, Falalu Bello, who cautioned that no Nigerian leader should invite external powers into matters that are best resolved through domestic mechanisms.

Bello said Turaki’s remark was troubling because it showed a lack of confidence in Nigeria’s political institutions and the country’s ability to work through its own challenges.

“Such a statement is not only unpatriotic but also exposes an alarming inferiority complex that continues to plague some of our so-called politicians and political leaders,” the PRP said.

He argued that while Nigeria faces real difficulties, the solutions must come from within, through responsible leadership, democratic engagement and dialogue, rather than foreign governments whose interests may not align with Nigeria’s.

“It reflects a troubling failure to have confidence in Nigeria’s inherent resilience, democratic institutions, no matter the general perception about them, and the collective strength of its people. It is an insult to Nigeria’s sovereignty, independence, and dignity; values that countless patriots have fought to uphold,” the statement noted.

The PRP stressed that Nigeria’s status as a republic with clear borders and independent governance means its internal issues should be handled internally. The party said relying on outsiders would be a step backward.

“Nigeria is a sovereign nation and founded as a republic; with defined territories, independent government and free from any external interference. Our challenges must be solved through internal dialogue, robust democratic processes, and patriotic leadership, not through external forces and foreign powers that may seek to manipulate our internal affairs for their own interests,” the party added.

It reminded political leaders of the PRP’s Fifth Principle, which emphasises total liberation from imperialism, a principle grounded in the belief that Nigerians must shape their own national destiny.

“The PRP reminds Turaki and his ilk that Nigeria does not need the interference of imperialist states to resolve its crises; it needs genuine patriotism, unity, internally driven solutions and of course, genuine partners that will not take advantage of the nation,” the statement said.

Calling on Turaki and the PDP to retract the controversial appeal, the PRP urged political figures to avoid statements that diminish the country’s sovereignty or invite unnecessary external pressure.

“Any attempt to undermine this sovereignty in the name of ‘saving democracy’ is a betrayal of our national dignity and a setback to our collective progress,” it warned.

Bello reaffirmed that Nigeria’s future rests firmly in the hands of its citizens.

“Nigeria’s destiny is in the hands of its resilient people, and we refuse to allow foreign interference to dictate our future,” he stated.

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