A former Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of
International Affairs, Professor Bola Akinteriwa has revealed why the Russian
government may take a sanctionary measure against Nigeria as the war against
Ukraine continues.
Akinteriwa who spoke during a Seminar entitled:
“Russia-Ukraine War And The Imperatives of a New Global Order” which was
organized by the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs in Lagos State,
said the relationship between Nigeria and the Russian government would no
longer be as usual.
He explained that two factors may trigger the Russian
government to take a sanctionary measure against the country.
According to him, the fact that Nigeria has taken a position
on its war against Ukraine and also that Nigeria voted against Russia at the
United Nations may call for sanction.
He stated that the Federal government was being partisan
when the Nigerian foreign minister said that it should withdraw troops from
Ukraine.
“Two factors are most likely to impact on the relationship
of Nigeria with Russia.
“Nigeria’s Foreign Minister said Russia should withdraw its
troops. The implication of that is already partisan.
“You are now saying Russia is at fault. For the mere fact
that you are saying withdraw simply means Russia is at fault.
“The second part is that Nigeria voted against Russia at the
United Nations.
“In this case, Russia is most likely to reckon with those
two facts and as a result take sanctionary measures against Nigeria.” He said.
He, therefore, called on the Nigerian government to acquire nuclear weapons and seek a greater country that makes it strategic focused.
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