Presidency Blames Opposition Leader for ‘Christians Genocide’ Claims After US Visit

Presidency Blames Opposition Leader for ‘Christian Genocide’ Claims After US Visit

 

 

The Presidency has accused an unnamed opposition leader of orchestrating the narrative of a ‘Christian genocide’ in Nigeria, linking the claims to the politician’s recent visit to the United States.

 

Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy and Communication, Daniel Bwala, made the revelation during an appearance on TVC’s Politics on Sunday programme. He stated that the claims began circulating shortly after the politician returned from the US.

 

Bwala said, “Those who follow social media know who I am talking about. I don’t want to glorify him by mentioning his name. But yes, he traveled to the United States, and a few days after his return, all these claims started. It’s textbook.”

 

He described the narrative as part of a deliberate attempt by some opposition figures to destabilise the government. According to him, politicians who lack viable alternative policies often resort to creating crises to discredit the state.

 

“These are not things that surprise us. The opposition’s role is to provide alternative ideas. When they fail to do so, they manufacture scenarios to create unrest,” Bwala said.

 

The presidential aide also dismissed the claims as part of what he described as a “Western disinformation campaign,” noting that African countries can no longer afford to remain passive when such narratives are being circulated.

 

He further explained, “Gone are the days when countries in Africa sit idle in the face of Western disinformation. These tactics have been used in other countries to undermine governments and make them unpopular. It is a textbook strategy.”

 

The controversy comes after US television hosts Bill Maher and CNN’s Van Jones, along with US Senator Ted Cruz, announced plans to introduce a bill in the US Senate aimed at “protecting Christians in Nigeria.” In a related development, the Canadian Parliament recently passed a resolution describing Nigeria as one of the most dangerous countries in the world for Christians.

 

Bwala, however, urged Nigerians to look beyond the politics surrounding the issue. He stressed that the attempts to discredit the Tinubu administration through social media narratives were predictable and part of a broader, orchestrated campaign.