The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria has rejected claims in a proposed U.S. congressional bill alleging “Christian genocide” in Nigeria, describing the narrative as misleading and potentially inflammatory.
In a statement by its Secretary-General, Nafiu Baba Ahmad, the council said Nigeria’s security crisis stems from terrorism, banditry and organised crime rather than state-sponsored religious persecution.
It warned that reducing complex conflicts to a genocide narrative could deepen divisions.
The council also condemned the inclusion of former Kano State governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso among individuals proposed for sanctions, calling the move selective and unjust.
It urged international actors to rely on credible research and engage local institutions when addressing Nigeria’s security challenges.
