Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has accused the United States, its Western allies, and some Nigerians of plotting to incite a religious war in Nigeria. In a statement titled “The Fiction of Christian Genocide and the Conspiracy Against Nigeria,” Fani-Kayode alleged that recent comments by American and Canadian figures about “Christian genocide” in Nigeria are part of a broader agenda to destabilize the nation .
Fani-Kayode expressed concern over remarks by American television hosts Bill Maher and Van Jones, who accused Nigeria of persecuting Christians. He also cited US Senator Ted Cruz’s plan to introduce a bill to “protect Christians in Nigeria” and a resolution by the Canadian Parliament describing Nigeria as one of the most dangerous countries for Christians.
“The truth is that the Americans, their allies, and their local collaborators are carefully and craftily preparing the ground for a religious war in our country, and they want us to tear ourselves apart,” Fani-Kayode said. He emphasized that both Christians and Muslims have suffered equally at the hands of Islamist terrorists like Boko Haram and ISWAP .
Fani-Kayode alleged that Western powers are behind the terrorist groups plaguing Nigeria and are now criticizing the country for their actions. He believes the renewed Western focus on Nigeria is aimed at diverting attention from the war in Gaza and punishing Nigeria for condemning Israel’s actions at the United Nations.
“Standing up for humanity is our only crime,” Fani-Kayode said, commending Nigeria’s stance at the UN for supporting a two-state solution and condemning civilian casualties in Gaza.
