‘Trump’s false genocide allegations show who truly hates Nigeria’ – Gumi

Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has said that former U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim of a “Christian massacre” in Nigeria has exposed what he described as unpatriotic and hateful citizens.

Trump had recently designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) over alleged persecution of Christians, even threatening military action against terrorists accused of carrying out such killings.

The claim has divided public opinion — while some Nigerians support Trump’s position, others insist that the country’s insecurity is not religiously motivated.

Gumi, who had earlier dismissed the allegation and urged Trump to withdraw his remarks, took to Facebook on Monday, saying the comments had revealed those who “do not wish Nigeria well.”

According to him:

“Trump’s lies about ‘Christian genocide’ in Nigeria have exposed unpatriotic, hateful citizens who wish no good for the nation. We can’t be deceived anymore.”

In a related development, the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has also rejected Trump’s classification of Nigeria as a CPC, describing it as an attempt to inflame religious tensions and destabilize the country.

Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja, the Council’s National Secretary, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, maintained that the claims of “Christian genocide” were false, politically driven, and rooted in foreign propaganda.

He added that both Muslims and Christians suffer equally from terrorism, banditry, and insecurity across the nation.

“There is no Christian genocide in Nigeria. Both Muslims and Christians are victims of terrorists and criminal gangs. These attackers do not represent Islam — they kill Muslims, destroy mosques, and target everyone,” Oloyede stated.