Outspoken former minister and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has once again stirred the hornet’s nest with a scathing attack on the United States government, accusing it of double standards in its approach to terrorism in Nigeria.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Fani-Kayode alleged that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has been funding Boko Haram, ISWAP, and other terrorist organizations in Nigeria, while at the same time threatening to impose sanctions on the country for terrorism-related activities.
"First you confess that #USAID is funding Boko Haram, ISWAP and other terrorist organisations in Nigeria, and now you say you want to impose sanctions on us for the very same terrorist activities that your USAID is funding," FFK wrote, calling out what he described as America's "obsession for power and control."
He didn't stop there. In his usual fiery tone, Fani-Kayode lambasted the U.S. government for fueling global instability, citing its alleged role in perpetuating conflicts across the world. He called on Washington to put an end to its "monumental appetite for money laundering, thievery, misappropriation of public funds, stealing and corruption through contrived and premeditated foreign wars and conflicts."
The former aviation minister also criticized U.S. support for Israel in the ongoing Gaza conflict, accused it of exacerbating tensions in Ukraine through NATO, and demanded the dismantling of what he termed the "Deep State and military-industrial complex."
FFK's blistering remarks took an even more radical turn when he called for the incarceration of key figures in American politics, including President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, billionaire philanthropist George Soros, and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. He also demanded the release of classified files related to the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and John F. Kennedy, as well as the infamous Epstein case.
"Do all these things and not only will your country become a better place but peace will return to the world," he concluded.
Fani-Kayode's statement has ignited widespread reactions, with supporters praising his boldness, while critics dismiss his claims as conspiratorial and incendiary. However, his allegations against USAID, a key U.S. agency responsible for humanitarian aid and development, are likely to spark intense debates both within Nigeria and internationally.
With tensions between Nigeria and Western powers simmering over issues of security and governance, FFK’s comments may add another layer to the already complex diplomatic landscape. Whether the U.S. government will respond to these explosive allegations remains to be seen.