By Sade Adewale
The Yoruba Ronu Group, a prominent socio-political organisation, has strongly condemned U.S. President Donald Trump over his recent comments accusing Nigeria of “killing Christians” and threatening to invade the country.
In a statement signed by its chairman, Prince Diran Iyantan, the group described Trump’s comments as “reckless, deceitful, and deliberately provocative,” alleging that they were aimed at destabilising Nigeria for selfish geopolitical and economic interests.
“There is no state-sponsored killing of Christians in Nigeria. Victims of terrorism cut across all faiths and are targeted by the same extremist insurgents,” the group said.
Iyantan faulted Trump for twisting Nigeria’s security challenges into what he called a “false narrative of religious persecution,” describing his remarks as “malicious, divisive, and unbecoming of a leader who once claimed to stand for truth.”
The group further questioned Trump’s selective concern for Christians in Nigeria while remaining silent on the plight of Christians in other conflict-ridden regions.
“If Trump is genuinely concerned about Christians, where is his outcry for those suffering in Syria, Ukraine, or the Congo? His selective empathy exposes the hollowness of this so-called concern. It is not about faith, but about politics and self-interest,” the statement read.
According to the Yoruba Ronu Group, Trump’s remarks were part of a broader agenda designed to undermine Nigeria’s global image, particularly at a time when the nation is making economic progress under President Bola Tinubu’s reform-driven administration.
The group reaffirmed that Nigeria remains a secular nation founded on religious harmony and mutual respect, adding that the federal government continues to combat terrorism “with determination and sacrifice.”
“What Nigeria needs from the world is partnership, support, dialogue, and understanding not intimidation, falsehood, or neo-colonial aggression disguised as moral outrage,” the statement emphasised.
It also condemned Trump’s “warlike rhetoric,” warning that such language could embolden terrorists and jeopardise Nigeria’s security gains.
The group urged Nigerians to remain united in the face of external provocations, stressing that “no foreign power should dictate our destiny.”