Ex-Binance Executive Slams Nigerian Government as ‘Lawless Regime’ Amid Trump’s Threat to Cut U.S. Aid

|By Adejumo Adekunle

Former head of financial compliance at Binance Holdings Limited, Tigran Gambaryan, has described the Nigerian government as lawless, accusing it of being controlled by “criminals and thugs” who prioritize personal gain over citizens’ welfare.

Gambaryan’s outburst followed former U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning to cut off aid to Nigeria if the government fails to halt the killings of Christians in the country. Trump also directed the U.S. Department of War to prepare for possible military action against Islamic terrorists if Nigeria continues to neglect the protection of Christians.

In a post on X, Trump urged the Nigerian authorities to “act now and protect Christians,” after designating Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” over persistent reports of religious persecution and attacks.

Reacting to the development, Gambaryan wrote on X:

“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. Cowboy up.”

The remarks have stirred sharp debate online, drawing attention to both Trump’s foreign policy stance and Nigeria’s ongoing internal security challenges.