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Activist and public commentator Bello Galadanci, widely recognized as Dan Bello, has criticized former U.S. President Donald Trump for reinstating Nigeria on the list of “Countries of Particular Concern” (CPC), citing alleged persecution of Christians.

Reacting in a post on X (formerly Twitter) titled “The CPC Hustle: How a Fake Genocide Became Capitol Hill’s Favorite ATM,” Bello said the claim of a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria is false and being used by some foreign groups to make money.

He claimed that some U.S.-based lobbyists and non-governmental organizations have turned this narrative into a money-making venture, exaggerating Nigeria’s security issues to attract donations and international funding.

“The pitch is simple: scream ‘genocide,’ wave a blurry video of bandits on motorbikes, and watch the dollars rain down,” he wrote.

Bello clarified that while insecurity in northern Nigeria is indeed a serious concern, it affects all citizens regardless of religious background.

“Bandits kill farmers, farmers fight back. Muslims die. Christians die. Traditionalists die. The only pattern is poverty, not prophecy,” he stated.

He reminded readers that Trump had previously categorized Nigeria under the same designation in 2020, a decision later reversed by President Joe Biden after American assessments found no credible evidence of religious genocide.

According to Bello, some organizations persist in spreading misleading stories about Nigeria, relying on unverifiable information and recycled footage to sustain their funding channels.

He further accused certain individuals of turning campaigns for religious freedom into avenues for personal enrichment.

“The real religion isn’t Christianity or Islam—it’s capitalism,” he wrote, labeling the situation a “hustle” that benefits foreign intermediaries rather than the real victims of violence.

The Nigerian government has also dismissed Trump’s renewed classification, emphasizing that the ongoing killings in parts of the country stem from criminal banditry, not religious persecution.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently stated that security forces have eliminated thousands of terrorists and remain committed to restoring peace in affected regions.

“Let’s be clear: Nigeria has problems. Boko Haram is evil. Herder-farmer clashes are deadly. Corruption eats aid. But turning a national crisis into a sectarian cash cow helps no one except the middlemen with American passports and Nigerian accents.The irony? The loudest voices screaming “genocide” have never buried a cousin in Maiduguri. They’re too busy burying the truth under donor decks. Their real religion isn’t Christianity or Islam—it’s capitalism. And their holy sacrament? The earmark.” Dan Bello emphasized. 

Bello’s remarks have sparked widespread discussion online, with many Nigerians agreeing that Western perspectives often oversimplify the country’s insecurity, overlooking its deeper social and economic dimensions.

He concluded his piece by saying,”Call it what it is: not genocide. Just good old-fashioned greed, dressed up in a dashiki and a cross.No faith required. Just facts.”

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