Ben Murray-Bruce, founder of the Silverbird Group and former Nigerian senator, has issued a stark warning about the possibility of a third world war.
He predicts that while such a conflict could devastate much of the world, Africa and Nigeria in particular will likely remain largely untouched.
Speaking during a live interview on Tuesday with global affairs analyst Dane Waters, Murray-Bruce pointed to escalating global tensions, widespread access to nuclear weapons, and an increase in what he called “trigger-happy” world leaders as signs that a global conflict is becoming unavoidable.
“We’re in big trouble. With the kind of leaders we have today, I see World War III coming and it’s going to be terrible,” he warned.
Despite this grim outlook, Murray-Bruce expressed confidence that Nigeria and most of Africa would be spared, citing the continent’s generally peaceful stance on international issues.
“The beauty of World War III is that it’s not going to affect Africa. You all will fight, but Nigeria will be safe. We don’t have territorial ambitions or nuclear weapons, and we maintain peaceful relations with our neighbors,” he said.
He went on to suggest that Nigeria could become a safe haven for people fleeing the chaos of war elsewhere though he stressed the importance of regulated immigration.
“We’ll welcome Americans, Israelis, and Iranians but you’ll need visas. We don’t want you coming as undocumented immigrants. We’ll treat visitors well, but with order.”
Drawing comparisons to the conditions that preceded World Wars I and II, Murray-Bruce noted a troubling resemblance in today’s global political climate, where erratic leadership could once again plunge the world into widespread conflict.
“There are too many violent, reckless leaders today. This reminds me of 1939, 1945, 1917 the lead-ups to previous world wars. Leaders start wars, not regular people.”
His comments come at a time of heightened global instability. The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran continues to escalate, marked by missile attacks and drone strikes, while the war between Russia and Ukraine remains unresolved.
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