The Nigerian Presidency has pushed back against recent claims by a US congressman alleging systematic persecution of Christians in the country.
Responding to the remarks, President Bola Tinubu’s Special Assistant on Social Media, Olusegun Dada, said such statements misrepresent Nigeria’s reality and unfairly paint the nation as intolerant.
Writing on X (formerly Twitter), Dada described the claims by Congressman Riley Moore as “uninformed” and “carelessly repeated.” He insisted that Nigeria’s strength lies in its diversity and religious coexistence.
“Nigeria is a proud, sovereign country built on faith and resilience,” Dada wrote. “Our churches, mosques, and traditional shrines coexist peacefully, not as rivals but as expressions of unity.”
Washington comments spark backlash
Moore had posted a series of messages claiming that Nigeria is “the deadliest country in the world for Christians,” citing figures of killings and attacks allegedly targeting religious groups.
He also urged the US Secretary of State to classify Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern”, a move that could affect diplomatic and trade relations.
His post echoed earlier comments by Senator Ted Cruz, who accused Nigerian officials of ignoring “mass killings” of Christians.
Nigeria pushes back against negative narrative
In his response, Dada said both lawmakers were relying on outdated narratives that overlook ongoing efforts to address insecurity and promote unity.
He wrote: “It’s disappointing when foreign politicians speak confidently about a country they know little about. No faith is under siege in Nigeria. Our challenges are security-related, not religious.”
The presidential aide further urged international observers to engage with verified data and official reports before drawing conclusions about Nigeria’s internal affairs.
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