The Digest:
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has forcefully rejected former US President Donald Trump's designation of Nigeria as a "Country of Particular Concern," describing the Christian genocide allegation as "dangerous foreign propaganda." The council asserted that both Muslims and Christians are victims of terrorism and criminality, not religious persecution.
Key Points:
- NSCIA dismissed genocide claims as "politically motivated" falsehood
- Secretary Prof. Ishaq Oloyede cited Amnesty International findings
- Attributed violence to terrorism, poverty, climate change, not religion
- Alleged pro-Israeli groups are driving the narrative to distract from the Gaza crisis
- Warned foreign interests seeking to "break Nigeria" through religious tension
- Urged the US to provide security support instead of incendiary statements
- Called on the Nigerian government to expose the sponsors of banditry
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria
