By Okwuchukwu Ani
In a bold policy recommendation that could reshape U.S.–Africa security relations, Throwback Times has learned that Dr. Walid Phares, a senior foreign policy adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, has called for the establishment of an emergency U.S. military base in Port Harcourt, the main port city of the Biafra region in southern Nigeria.
Dr. Phares made the declaration in a post on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account, urging the Trump administration to take decisive action to deter jihadist groups responsible for the mass killings of Christians and attacks on moderate Muslims in Nigeria.
“To deter #BokoHaram and other jihadist groups in Nigeria—and to stop their massacres of Christians and threats against moderate Muslims—I advise the #Trump administration to establish an emergency base in #PortHarcourt, the main port city of the #Biafra region,” he wrote.
He further explained that such a move would enable rapid deployment of international humanitarian aid, particularly support from American churches and faith-based organizations.
According to Phares, President Donald Trump has already issued two strong statements condemning jihadist attacks on Nigerian Christian communities and has reportedly directed the U.S. Secretary of War to draw up contingency plans for the “protection of affected communities in Nigeria” should the Nigerian government fail to suppress the insurgents.
“In the meantime, targeted strikes against jihadist forces could also be considered,” Phares added.
Security analysts say this suggestion, if implemented, could mark the first U.S. military footprint in the Biafra region, potentially transforming Port Harcourt into a strategic hub for counter-terror operations and humanitarian logistics in West Africa.
While Nigerian authorities have not officially responded, observers note that the proposal may stir political and diplomatic debate, especially given the sensitivity surrounding foreign military presence and the historical context of Biafra.
Source: Throwback Times
