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n a recent interview on ChannelsTelevision program, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has condemned the recent “genocide against Christians in Nigeria” narrative amplified abroad, including by U.S. President Donald Trump, describing it as a dangerous political strategy engineered by desperate opposition elements.
Speaking on the controversy, Wike warned that politicising sensitive national security matters and religious sentiments is a threat to Nigeria’s unity, stressing that political actors are attempting to recreate the divisive tactics allegedly used during the 2015 transition of power.
In 2015, under President Jonathan, people capitalised on this kind of narrative to take over power,” Wike stated; “This politics has been taken too far.”
He accused opposition leaders of sponsoring and amplifying inflammatory reports to discredit President Bola Tinubu’s government and weaken international confidence in Nigeria’s stability.
Wike dismissed the genocide allegation as baseless, arguing that the composition of the current administration, which includes high-ranking Christian officials, contradicts any suggestion of a state-sponsored religious agenda; He maintained that ongoing security challenges are being confronted, not influenced by sectarian motives.
The former Rivers State Governor emphasised that responsible leadership requires protecting the nation’s image, not leveraging global platforms to fuel division for political gain.
You cannot, because of power, run down your own country; Opposition is necessary in democracy, but we must not destroy the nation because we want to win elections, he said.
Wike urged political figures to prioritise Nigeria’s peace and unity, warning that foreign-fuelled narratives could have far-reaching consequences if not countered with truth and national responsibility. Read Original
