“NSCIA REJECTS CHRISTIAN GENOCIDE CLAIMS, CITES POLITICAL MOTIVES”
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–THE Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has denied allegations of Christian genocide in Nigeria, citing false, dangerous, and politically motivated claims. Here are the key issues involved:
– NSCIA’s Stance: Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, Secretary-General of NSCIA, attributes violence in Nigeria to criminality, poverty, climate-induced migration, and bad governance, not religious persecution.
– US Intervention: President Donald Trump threatened military action if killings of Christians continue, directing the US Department of War to prepare for possible action.
– Alleged Misinformation: NSCIA accuses Western media, political figures, and separatist groups of spreading fabricated statistics and doctored videos to destabilize Nigeria and influence Western governments.
– Designation Controversy: NSCIA views the US designation of Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” as a political tool, not reflecting facts on the ground.
– Call for Unity: NSCIA urges Muslims and Christians to stand together against terrorism and criminality, emphasizing no Muslim or Christian terrorism in Nigeria.
– International Response: NSCIA calls on the international community to reject false narratives and support Nigeria’s efforts to address security challenges
The NSCIA called on both the Nigerian government and the international community to reject the “false and destabilising narrative,” urging President Donald Trump to “assist Nigeria with intelligence and logistics support rather than smear campaigns.”
Oloyede called on both Muslims and Christians to stand together against terrorism and criminality, noting, “There is no Muslim terrorism or Christian terrorism in Nigeria—only criminals exploiting our divisions.”
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