A Quick Take on “Christian Persecution” in Nigeria
By Muhsin Ibrahim
The claim of Christian persecution in Nigeria reduces the insecurity issues we experience to a very simplistic narrative.
I am glad and pleased that prominent Christian individuals, institutions, and associations have outright rejected the claim. Folks like Omoyele Sowore put aside their opposition to the Tinubu government and spoke the truth.
Boko Haram’s bullets do not differentiate between Muslims and Christians. In fact, they, like their terrorist counterparts elsewhere, have killed more Muslims than non-Muslims. Their attack on the Kano Central Mosque remains one of the deadliest.
The victims of banditry in Zamfara, Katsina, Niger, etc., are almost entirely Muslims! These beasts have attacked countless communities and mosques, often while people are praying. To my knowledge, no one has ever framed this as a religious persecution.
The incessant clashes between farmers and herders in parts of the so-called Middle Belt are more about territories, ethnicity and resources than religion. And they didn’t start yesterday. Unfortunately, Trump cannot end them.
Furthermore, Trump’s likely punishment will be sanctions. The US cannot invade Nigeria. The sanctions, or some aid withdrawal, will eventually impact everyone, just as the violence does not spare anyone. In other words, it will be counterproductive, worsening the situation.
So, do not celebrate Trump’s unfounded accusations. It’s about politics, not genuine concern for humanity. What has he done for the Christians in Gaza, South Sudan, Congo, Haiti, etc.? He either supports their killers or turns a blind eye.
May there be more peace in our fatherland, Nigeria and everywhere else, amin.
By Muhsin Ibrahim
The claim of Christian persecution in Nigeria reduces the insecurity issues we experience to a very simplistic narrative.
I am glad and pleased that prominent Christian individuals, institutions, and associations have outright rejected the claim. Folks like Omoyele Sowore put aside their opposition to the Tinubu government and spoke the truth.
Boko Haram’s bullets do not differentiate between Muslims and Christians. In fact, they, like their terrorist counterparts elsewhere, have killed more Muslims than non-Muslims. Their attack on the Kano Central Mosque remains one of the deadliest.
The victims of banditry in Zamfara, Katsina, Niger, etc., are almost entirely Muslims! These beasts have attacked countless communities and mosques, often while people are praying. To my knowledge, no one has ever framed this as a religious persecution.
The incessant clashes between farmers and herders in parts of the so-called Middle Belt are more about territories, ethnicity and resources than religion. And they didn’t start yesterday. Unfortunately, Trump cannot end them.
Furthermore, Trump’s likely punishment will be sanctions. The US cannot invade Nigeria. The sanctions, or some aid withdrawal, will eventually impact everyone, just as the violence does not spare anyone. In other words, it will be counterproductive, worsening the situation.
So, do not celebrate Trump’s unfounded accusations. It’s about politics, not genuine concern for humanity. What has he done for the Christians in Gaza, South Sudan, Congo, Haiti, etc.? He either supports their killers or turns a blind eye.
May there be more peace in our fatherland, Nigeria and everywhere else, amin.
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