Human rights activist and former AAC presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has dismissed the so-called “Christian genocide” in Nigeria as a calculated narrative aimed at manipulating global opinion.
Speaking on X on Friday, Sowore reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump’s January 2026 comments acknowledging that Muslims, as well as Christians, are victims of violence following US airstrikes against ISIL-affiliated targets on December 25, 2025.
“Trump uses these narratives to justify interventions in regions rich in resources”, Sowore wrote. He described the framing of Nigeria’s insecurity as imperialist theatre, designed to appeal to international audiences while serving political and economic interests.
Sowore warned Nigerians against viewing foreign military threats as a solution, citing Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, and Syria, where U.S.-led interventions worsened instability. “Our salvation will not come from abroad. True change must come from within, through accountable leadership and national renewal”, he said.
His comments come after Trump designated Nigeria a “country of particular concern” over alleged attacks on Christians, a move that has sparked debate about foreign involvement in the country’s security challenges. Sowore stressed that real protection for Nigerians depends on domestic reform, not external military action.
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