Trump Calls Tinubu for Emergency Meeting Over Alleged Christian Genocide in Nigeria
The Presidency has confirmed that preparations are underway for a meeting between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former U.S. President Donald Trump to address the recent allegations of “genocide against Christians” in Nigeria.
The disclosure was made on Saturday by Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Policy Communication, in a post shared via his official account.
Bwala stated that both leaders share a long-standing commitment to the global fight against terrorism and have previously cooperated in strengthening Nigeria’s security framework. He added that the upcoming meeting — expected to take place either at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa or the White House — will provide an opportunity for Tinubu and Trump to discuss and reconcile their differing perspectives on religious violence in Nigeria.
“Both President @officialABAT and President @realDonaldTrump have a shared interest in combating insurgency and all forms of terrorism against humanity,” Bwala wrote.
“President Trump supported Nigeria by approving the sale of arms to aid our counterterrorism efforts, while President Tinubu has effectively utilized those opportunities with tangible results to show. Any differences — particularly on whether terrorists in Nigeria specifically target Christians or attack people of all faiths — will be discussed and resolved during their meeting in the coming days.”
Trump, in a recent post on his Truth Social platform, accused Nigeria of failing to protect its Christian population and designated the country as a “nation of particular concern” over alleged religious persecution. He attributed the violence to “radical Islamist terrorists” and called on U.S. lawmakers — including Congressman Riley Moore and House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole — to investigate the matter and report back to him.
In response, Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs dismissed Trump’s allegations, stating that they do not reflect the “true situation on the ground.”
Ministry spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa emphasized that Nigeria remains committed to upholding religious freedom and protecting the rights of all citizens regardless of faith.
President Tinubu also reacted via his handle, rejecting the “country of particular concern” label and affirming that Nigeria’s constitution guarantees equal protection for people of all religious backgrounds.