New developments have emerged surrounding alleged efforts by certain individuals and groups to push U.S. President Donald Trump toward considering military action in Nigeria.
Trump has reportedly instructed the U.S. Defense Department to prepare for possible intervention in Nigeria if the government fails to address what he describes as ongoing attacks on Christians.
This situation has sparked widespread reactions across Nigerian communities, with some accusing specific actors of influencing the U.S. government against Nigeria’s leadership.
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has publicly condemned what it described as a betrayal of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
This comes shortly after the United States placed Nigeria on the “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) list. Trump recently reinstated Nigeria on the religious freedom watchlist, citing targeted violence against Christians. MURIC claims the decision was influenced by petitions submitted to U.S. authorities by some Christian leaders, a move it strongly criticized.
In a statement, MURIC Founder and Executive Director Professor Ishaq Akintola expressed disappointment with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), accusing the group of failing to defend the country and its president.
“Despite vehement denial of Christian genocide by the Nigerian government, former US President Donald Trump redesigned Nigeria as a country of particular concern,” Akintola said. According to him, Christian leaders had lobbied US lawmakers with what he called “frivolous claims” that only Christians were victims of insecurity in Nigeria.
“Instead of debunking this false and misleading narrative, CAN simply amplified it. CAN’s action is a stab in the back in view of President Tinubu’s preference of Christians in appointments, favours and privileges over and above his Muslim brethren,” he added.
MURIC maintained that the CPC designation does not accurately reflect Nigeria’s situation, describing it as exaggerated and misleading.
“This redesignation is blurred, misplaced and distorted. It is a complete misrepresentation of the true picture on ground in Nigeria,” the statement said.
The group emphasized that both Muslims and Christians have been affected by attacks from terrorists and criminal gangs, warning against what it called “fifth columnists” promoting sectarian narratives.
Highlighting the government’s efforts, MURIC pointed to the high representation of Christians in official appointments.
“This redesignation is blurred, misplaced and distorted. It is a complete misrepresentation of the true picture on ground in Nigeria,” the statement read.
MURIC further accused CAN of disloyalty for supporting petitions to foreign governments, calling the action a betrayal of President Tinubu.
“The president himself confirmed that 62% of all appointments went to the Christians. The First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, was even more generous to them than Father Christmas,” the group stated.
While acknowledging U.S. foreign policy priorities, MURIC urged Nigerians to avoid giving other countries reasons to interfere in the nation’s internal affairs.
“We are nonplussed by the actions of these Christian leaders, most especially that of CAN, which is expected to know better,” it noted.
The organization called on religious leaders to focus on national unity and avoid statements that could damage Nigeria’s international reputation.
Meanwhile, social media discussions have highlighted the notable silence of leading Nigerian politicians, including Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, regarding the U.S. warning. As these figures begin preparations for the 2027 elections, their lack of comment on a potential foreign intervention has drawn scrutiny.
Social media users have questioned whether these political actors are prioritizing electoral ambitions over urgent national issues.
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