Prof. Femi Otubanjo, a Research Professor at the Institute of International Affairs, has suggested that Nigeria could be among countries at risk of future United States military intervention after Iran.
Otubanjo warned that after Iran, other countries such as Cuba and South Africa could become targets, adding that Nigeria might also be at risk if it does not possess nuclear capability.
Otubanjo made the remark on Tuesday while fielding questions on The Morning Show on Arise Television.
He argued that the United States’ military-industrial complex thrives on sustained conflict, claiming that the country’s economy is significantly driven by warfare and arms sales.
According to him, the US has intervened militarily more than 58 times globally.
The professor said President Donald Trump, known for his assertive rhetoric, would eventually align with the interests of the military establishment.
He said: “The military industrial complex in America is a constant, and they are always looking for war. As we speak, if you count the number of times Americans have intervened and fought, we are talking about over 58 times. So it’s an economy that is based on war.
“So when Trump came in and was doing his usual boasting, ‘I can do this, I can transform. I can change the direction of the wind or challenge direction of the sun,’ it was obvious that the military industrial complex haven’t walked up to him.
“They look for war because they have to sell their weapons. And so the United States has a lot to gain. But beyond the United States, Trump himself has a lot to gain from this war.
“First Trump is a delusional person. He thinks that America has power and America must use it to get whatever it wants.
“So it’s not going to be Iran, after Iran, there will be others. There will be Cuba, there will be South Africa. And if we are not lucky, there will be Nigeria. If you are not a nuclear power then be prepared for Trump.”
Trump: Why Nigeria might be next after Iran – Otubanjo
