Former Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has wondered why U.S President Donald Trump has not invited any African country to join its war against Iran.

In a post on X, he said, "Arabs are called to join the war, but they declined. Europeans are called; they refused. The Chinese and Australians are called, they rejected. Why is he not calling on African Countries to join?"

Sani was immediately corrected by an X user who pointed out that Trump's call was not for nations to join him in the war but to protect the Strait of Hormuz.

@backtoroot07 said, "He is not calling them to join the war. He is asking that they go and help to see that the Strait of Hormuz is open. That part of the sea is an international shipping route. And what happens there affects every country. I don’t know how you manage to be a senator in Nigeria."

However, @Ola_Omodaada went along with Sani by stating, "No African countries have the willpower or any innovative armament that can help in fighting the war; they are solely relying on the West to get their ammunition to fight against terrorists. Africa is a playing ground, and they don't have significant influence in the global scheme of politics and war. They have no impact, no bomb production, no missiles, and no technological advancement that can entice or cause fear to any Western country."

@Livingston51887 said, "The answer lies in the complex dynamics of global politics and Africa's historical stance on neutrality.
Many African countries have chosen to remain neutral in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with some abstaining from UN resolutions condemning Russia's actions. This neutrality is partly due to Africa's historical ties with Russia, dating back to the Soviet era, and the desire to maintain good relations with both Russia and Western countries. Additionally, African leaders may be cautious about getting entangled in global conflicts, prioritising their own regional and national interests. Some countries, like South Africa, have expressed a desire to play a mediating role, rather than taking sides. It's also worth noting that Russia has been actively strengthening its ties with African countries, particularly in the areas of security and trade, which may influence their decision-making."