Lai Mohammed, has dismissed claims of a targeted genocide against Christians in Nigeria
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has dismissed claims of a targeted genocide against Christians in Nigeria, stating that insurgent groups, particularly Boko Haram, have killed more Muslims than Christians. Mohammed made the remarks on Wednesday in the United Kingdom while engaging with students of Abbey College Cambridge during an interactive session focused on governance and youth participation in Nigeria. Responding to questions on alleged religious persecution, the former minister described the narrative of a “Christian genocide” as false and misleading. “There should be more understanding on the part of the developed world. People say there is religious persecution in Nigeria and that there is genocide against Christians. It’s not true. It is fake news,” he said. He argued that Nigeria’s security challenges are complex and not driven by any deliberate attempt to eliminate a religious group. “Nigeria as a country has challenges that will not be resolved...