US-Based Tech Innovator, Seun Mafa, Urges Nigeria to Reject Foreign Intervention, Fix Internal Rot

The national debate over the potential for foreign intervention intensified today, Saturday, November 8, 2025, as US-based tech entrepreneur and healthcare innovator, Seun Mafa, strongly cautioned against relying on external promises to solve Nigeria’s deep-seated problems.

Mafa, who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of 5Africa, issued his warning in response to the recent provocative remarks by the US President, which included the threat of military intervention and the pledge to “rescue Nigerian Christians.”

Mafa acknowledged that such foreign rhetoric often captures attention among religious communities but argued that it ultimately “diminishes Nigeria’s sovereignty” and paints African nations as dependents awaiting an “external saviour.”

Lessons from History

The tech innovator delivered a sharp reminder about the dangers inherent in foreign intervention, stating that history has consistently shown that such actions even those initiated under the guise of assistance often result in instability and long-term consequences that are worse than the initial challenges.

“Past examples of global powers entering foreign nations under the guise of assistance should serve as cautionary lessons,” Mafa warned. “Such actions frequently resulted in unrest and weakened national institutions rather than the stability initially promised. Nigeria must not repeat those experiences.”

The Solution Must Come From Within

Mafa countered the narrative of dependency by emphasizing Nigeria’s vast potential. He stressed that the country is “rich in resources, talent, and resilience” and is not without the capacity to resolve its issues.

According to Mafa, the true path to national stability lies not in foreign political promises but in Nigerians’ collective commitment to addressing internal failures. “The real issues facing the nation are internal, including governance, accountability, and social division,” he stated, asserting that only Nigerians, by upholding these standards, can prevent external meddling and safeguard national sovereignty.

His commentary aligns with a growing body of opinion that rejects the notion of military intervention, prioritizing a unified, internal approach to tackling insecurity and systemic corruption.