US Lawmaker Urges President Tinubu to Act on Religious Persecution Allegations!

US Lawmaker Urges President Tinubu to Act on Religious Persecution Allegations!

Reported By Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

A U.S. Congressman, Bill Huizenga (R–MI), has called on Nigerian President Bola Tinubu to take urgent action over allegations of attacks on Christian communities, warning that failure to act could carry dire consequences for Nigeria’s stability and international standing. [1]

Speaking during an exclusive interview with Arise News in Washington, D.C., Huizenga expressed frustration at what he described as a dismissive response by Nigerian authorities toward recurring violent attacks. He underscored the need for concrete steps to protect all Nigerians and hold accountable those responsible for religiously motivated violence. [2]

“We were too late on Rwanda, we were too late on South Sudan. Let’s not be too late again on this one,” Huizenga said, pleading with the Nigerian government to take decisive measures. [1]

Key Points:

• Huizenga emphasised that while military intervention is unlikely, economic pressure and targeted sanctions are viable tools for the U.S. to influence change.
• He accused Nigerian officials of failing to show adequate plans or transparency in addressing attacks against Christian and Christian‑adjacent populations. [2]
• The call comes amid heated debate in U.S. Congress over designating Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” for religious freedom. [4]

Why It Matters:

• The recommendations from U.S. lawmakers place pressure on Nigeria’s diplomatic and security posture regarding religiously‑tinged violence.
• Failure to respond could jeopardise foreign aid, trade relations, and Nigeria’s reputation as a multifaith state.
• The allegations and international focus underscore the complex reality of violence in Nigeria—where communal, ethnic, herder‑farmer, and extremist factors overlap. [5]

This development heralds a critical juncture for Nigeria’s foreign relations and internal governance of minority protection.

Citations:

1. Vanguard News: www.vanguardngr.com/2025/11/alleged-genocide-fg-not-doing-enough-to-end-christian-killings-us-congressman/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. Daily Post Nigeria: dailypost.ng/2025/11/11/trumps-threat-im-not-convinced-nigerian-govt-takes-christian-genocide-allegation-seriously-us-congressman/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. Daily Post Nigeria: dailypost.ng/2025/11/11/genocide-why-trump-isnt-likely-to-take-military-action-against-nigeria-us-lawmaker/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
4. Military.com: www.military.com/daily-news/2025/11/07/new-bill-calls-stronger-us-response-religious-persecution-nigeria.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com
5. Politico: www.politico.com/news/2025/11/02/nigeria-rejects-us-military-threat-over-alleged-christian-killings-00632931?utm_source=chatgpt.com

About The Author

Marian Opeyemi Fasesan

editor

Marian Opeyemi Fasesan is a dynamic journalist and editorial leader committed to excellence in news reporting and storytelling. As the Editor-in-Chief of Sele Media Africa, she ensures daily operations run smoothly while upholding the highest editorial standards. With a strong eye for detail and deep understanding of audience engagement, Marian coordinates content across platforms, guiding teams to produce compelling, timely, and credible news. Her leadership reflects the heart of Sele Media Africa’s mission—to inform, inspire, and elevate voices across the continent.

See author's posts