Former Binance Head of Financial Compliance, Tigran Gambaryan, has launched a scathing attack on the Nigerian government, describing it as a “lawless regime” that depends on criminals and thugs more focused on self-enrichment than governance.
Gambaryan’s remarks came in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent comments warning of possible military action against Nigeria over alleged killings of Christians in the country.
Trump had threatened to halt all U.S. aid to Nigeria if the government failed to protect Christian communities and instructed the U.S. Department of War to prepare for possible intervention.
In a post shared on his social media, Trump stated that Washington would move “guns-a-blazing” if the Nigerian authorities continued to ignore the violence.
This declaration was accompanied by the U.S. redesignating Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” following reports of religiously motivated killings by suspected Islamic terrorists.
Reacting on X, 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. Cowboy up.”
Gambaryan’s comments have drawn significant attention, given his recent legal troubles in Nigeria. The former Binance executive, who has faced prosecution in the country on allegations of financial misconduct, has consistently maintained that his detention and trial were politically motivated.
His latest statement adds to mounting criticism of Nigeria’s governance and security challenges, especially as international scrutiny grows following Trump’s remarks and the U.S. government’s renewed focus on human rights and religious freedom in the country.
