APC Chieftain Backs Trump, Says Christian Genocide In Nigeria Is Real
A prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adamu Garba, has voiced support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent statement describing the ongoing violence in Nigeria as a “genocide.”
Speaking in an interview with Trust TV shared on Facebook on Wednesday, Garba said the scale of killings across the country aligns with what can be defined as genocide.
His comments followed the United States’ decision to list Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over religious freedom and human rights violations.
Garba recalled that in 2014, while the APC was still the opposition party, its leaders had visited the White House to appeal for help over what they described as the systematic killing of Christians after the Chibok girls’ abduction.
“In fact, in 2014, the then-opposition APC was in the White House seeking help regarding what was termed the Christian genocide following the Chibok girls’ incident. This is already on record,” he said.
He noted that Nigeria recently purchased $346 million worth of military equipment from the U.S, with plans to send Nigerian soldiers for training as part of the growing defense cooperation between both countries.
Garba emphasized that under the United Nations Convention on Counterterrorism, the U.S is recognized as a global leader in the fight against terrorism and, through the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) doctrine, has the authority to intervene where acts of terrorism or genocide are identified.
“Wherever terrorism is established, the U.S. has the right to act under the R2P principle. They can step in to eliminate the threat,” he explained.
Rather than rejecting Washington’s concern, Garba urged the Nigerian government to show openness and a willingness to collaborate with the U.S. to end terrorism.
“What Nigeria should do is demonstrate readiness to partner with the U.S. in tackling terrorism, not reject the helping hand being offered. We can negotiate responsibly and seek assistance on our own terms,” he added.
He suggested that Nigeria should diplomatically acknowledge the extent of the killings and work out a cooperative framework.
“We can tell them, yes, these killings are real, but they affect not only Christians; Muslims are also victims. Let’s discuss and receive support responsibly,” he said.
The APC chieftain lamented that thousands of innocent Nigerians, both Muslims and Christians, continue to lose their lives in attacks across communities, often without any form of protection from security agencies.
“When you look at the numbers, people killed in their homes, defenceless in villages across Katsina, Sokoto, Zamfara, what else can you call it? It’s pure genocide,” Garba stated.
He stressed that the pattern of mass killings in several northern states leaves entire communities devastated, describing the situation as one that demands urgent global attention.
