Tigran Gambaryan, former Head of Financial Compliance at Binance Holdings Limited, has accused the Nigerian government of operating without respect for the rule of law.
Gambaryan alleged that the country is being run by leaders like President Bola Tinubu who depend on criminals and political thugs, prioritizing personal enrichment over the welfare and security of citizens.
He made the remarks while reacting to statements by United States President Donald Trump, who warned that the U.S. could reduce assistance to Nigeria if the government fails to halt ongoing attacks on Christians.
Trump also reportedly directed U.S. security agencies to prepare possible measures against Islamic terrorist groups should Nigeria fail to protect vulnerable communities. In a post on social media, the U.S. president urged Nigerian authorities to act immediately to safeguard Christians.
Nigeria has since been designated by the United States as a Country of Particular Concern, following reports of sustained violence against Christian communities by extremist groups.
Reacting on X (formerly Twitter), Gambaryan wrote:
“Nigeria is currently run by a lawless regime that relies on criminals and thugs more interested in enriching themselves than in taking care of their citizens.”
