The Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria (SCSN), Kaduna State Chapter, has strongly criticised the United States government under President Donald Trump for designating Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) over alleged persecution and killings of Christians.
Describing the decision as unfair, biased, and one-sided, the council said it failed to reflect the complex realities behind Nigeria’s security challenges, which it insisted were driven more by ethnic, political, and economic factors than by religion.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the Council’s Secretary, Hassan AbdulRahman, said the U.S. government’s move was “unjust and damaging to Nigeria’s image,” adding that it ignored the fact that both Christians and Muslims had fallen victim to terrorism, banditry, and communal violence.
“The council is not happy with this development regarding allegations of Christian genocide in Nigeria. The Trump administration should have sought a balanced perspective before jumping to conclusions,” AbdulRahman said.
He maintained that portraying Nigeria as a nation that systematically persecutes Christians was misleading and divisive, warning that such narratives only deepen distrust and tension between religious groups.
AbdulRahman further accused Western nations — particularly the United States — of selective empathy, saying global outrage often rises when Christians are attacked but remains muted when Muslims are the victims.
“Wherever Muslims are killed, it doesn’t concern the West or the U.S. They always highlight issues affecting Christians while remaining silent on violence against Muslims,” he said. “This bias breeds distrust and alienation among Muslim communities.”
The SCSN also took aim at the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), accusing it of fueling false claims of Christian genocide in Nigeria.
“To CAN, who initiated these lies, they should know that when Nigeria sinks — may Allah forbid — it’s all of us that will bear the brunt. Christians, Muslims, and even pagans will not be spared,” AbdulRahman warned.
The council urged Nigerians to reject external interference and work together to resolve national challenges through dialogue and mutual understanding, rather than religious blame.
“Let us not allow foreign lies to divide us. Through understanding and cooperation, Nigeria can overcome its challenges and build a peaceful future for all,” he added.
AbdulRahman also called on the Federal Government to adopt a firmer diplomatic response to the U.S. designation, stressing that issuing mere statements from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was inadequate.
“Our position is clear — we strongly condemn this decision by the U.S. The government must do more than issue statements. Stern action must be taken, even if it means reviewing or cutting diplomatic ties, to show the gravity of the situation,” he concluded.
— Hobnob News
