By joshua 
‘Give American visiting team free access to terror- affected areas, victims without any form of manipulation— Former governorship aspirant
A former Kogi State Governorship Aspirant and a Woman leader, Princess Grace Iye Adejoh has said the American visiting team who came for fact finding on the level of insecurity in the country should be given free access to all the terror- affected areas and their victims without any form of manipulation.
The women leader expressed lingering skepticism of some Nigerians about how deeply the team will be able to investigate the true state of affairs with the fear that entrenched political interests may attempt to block access, manipulate narratives, or shield the team from the everyday realities citizens face.
In a press statement made available to newsmen in lokoja, Princess Adejoh said in as much as the arrival of the American visiting team serves as a relief to many traumatized Nigerians, the aim of the fact finding team should not be distracted by unnecessary protocols, undue influence and misdirection.
The statement reads in parts:
“The arrival of the American fact-finding delegation in Nigeria has stirred a mix of hope, relief, and concern across the country. Although the Trump administration did not dispatch the team with any dramatic fanfare, their presence alone has lifted the spirits of many Nigerians who long for genuine international attention to the nation’s worsening insecurity.
“For millions, this visit rekindles the hope of a future where citizens can sleep peacefully without fear of being burnt alive in their homes, travel across state lines without the threat of kidnapping, and where Nigerians in the diaspora no longer dread returning home. Instead of enduring harsh and sometimes dehumanizing conditions abroad, many dream of a country safe enough to welcome them back.
“Nigerians have expressed appreciation to President Trump for initiating this mission. Yet, there is lingering skepticism about how deeply the team will be able to investigate the true state of affairs.
Many fear that entrenched political interests may attempt to block access, manipulate narratives, or shield the team from the everyday realities citizens face.
“The early images of warm handshakes and smiling photo sessions between the team and Nigerian politicians have triggered public unease. Many believe such optics may signal premature comfort, potentially opening the door to undue influence, distractions, and misdirection from the core purpose of the visit.
“While the delegation has been received peacefully, Nigerians are paying close attention to the body language and statements of the American visitors—viewed by many as “big brothers” arriving at a critical moment.
“There is anxiety that Nigeria’s characteristic hospitality might inadvertently divert the team’s focus into superficial engagements rather than the urgent issues at hand. In a country where trust between leaders and the governed has long eroded, such concerns are not unfounded.
“To achieve meaningful results, Nigerians hope the mission will extend beyond meetings with government officials. They urge the team to engage directly with citizens who have first-hand experience of violence—through town-hall sessions, field visits, or random community interactions. Hearing from ordinary Nigerians would provide a clearer, unfiltered picture of the country’s security crisis.
The world is watching. This mission presents an opportunity for the United States to reinforce its commitment to Africa by addressing the perception that Western nations are indifferent—or selective—about the continent’s struggles. Starting with Nigeria, the so-called “Giant of Africa,” would be a powerful statement.
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“As the visit progresses, Nigerians wish the fact-finding team a successful and impactful mission. The nation hopes that their work will uncover the root causes of insecurity and inspire solutions that can restore peace and unity. Above all, Nigerians pray that this visit serves