Foundation Slams US Over Alleged Persecution Of Christians

The Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro) has accused the United States Congress of aiding Boko Haram propaganda through its decision to impose sanctions on Nigeria over alleged persecution of Christians.

The executive director of PeacePro, Abdulrazaq Hamzat described the move by the US Congress as reckless and misleading, warning that it could embolden terrorist groups like Boko Haram by reinforcing their false narrative that the Nigerian government is waging a war on Christians.

Hamzat argued that Boko Haram and other terrorist organisations have long exploited religious tensions to justify their attacks and recruit followers.

By framing Nigeria’s security challenges as a religious conflict, PeacePro said the US Congress was effectively lending credibility to Boko Haram’s divisive messaging.

“The US Congress’s decision to impose sanctions on Nigeria over misleading claims of Christian persecution plays directly into Boko Haram’s propaganda strategy. This false narrative fuels recruitment and deepens divisions within the Nigerian society. The US Congress’ actions are now reinforcing this dangerous lie,” he stated.

Hazmat highlighted that over 216,506 people were killed in the United States through homicide and gun violence between 2020 and 2022, more than 400 percent higher than the 55,910 deaths reported in Nigeria between October 2019 and September 2023.

“Despite this alarming figure, the US Congress has chosen to impose sanctions on Nigeria while ignoring its own domestic crisis of violence and mass shootings. This double standard exposes the political nature of the US Congress’ decision,” he said.