Laolu Akande, a former presidential media aide, has criticized President Donald Trump's executive order banning birthright citizenship, calling it "an overreach." Akande expressed concerns that the move will negatively impact the US, particularly its reputation and image.

According to Akande, Trump's actions go against the spirit of the US Constitution and the principles of the country's founding fathers. He emphasized that the US is built on the idea of inclusivity and welcoming people from around the world ¹.

Akande also highlighted the potential consequences of the ban on Nigerians, stating that many Nigerians are affected by this policy. He questioned Trump's approach, saying it's a desperate attempt to override the Constitution.

Legal experts have also weighed in on the issue, arguing that Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship is unconstitutional and would require a constitutional amendment ². The 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the US, and altering this would need a two-thirds majority in both the House and Senate, followed by ratification from two-thirds of the states.

Trump's proposal has sparked intense debate, with some arguing it's necessary to curb illegal immigration and others seeing it as an attack on the fundamental principles of American democracy.