The Digest:
The President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Wale Oke, has stated that while genocide is occurring in Nigeria, it is not a crisis targeting Christians alone. In an interview with The PUNCH, the religious leader called for an end to all killings, emphasizing that the primary objective must be to protect every Nigerian life, regardless of religious affiliation.
Key Points:
- PFN President Wale Oke stated that genocide exists in Nigeria but affects both Muslims and Christians.
- He called on the government to stop all killings, asserting that no Nigerian deserves to die.
- Oke warned against a cycle of sectarian violence targeting different religious groups.
- He defined the welfare and security of citizens as the government's primary responsibility.
- The comments address ongoing international debates about alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria.
- The Federal Government has consistently denied allegations of systematic religious persecution.
- The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) maintains that Christian communities have suffered severe attacks.
Sources: The PUNCH
