Presidential aide Sunday Dare has rebuked U.S. Senator Ted Cruz and TV host Bill Maher for spreading what he called “false and reckless” claims of a Christian genocide in Nigeria, insisting the nation faces terrorism that affects all citizens.
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, has criticized U.S. Senator Ted Cruz and television host Bill Maher for their “reckless and misleading” remarks about alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria.
Dare accused them of spreading misinformation that fuels extremism and undermines Nigeria’s fight against terrorism. “Senator Ted Cruz and Bill Maher et al would do well to engage with the facts before amplifying falsehoods that malign an entire nation,” he said on X, adding, “Nigeria deserves solidarity in its fight against terror not careless rhetoric that fuels misunderstanding.”
He stressed that Nigeria is battling terrorism affecting “everyone,” not just Christians. His remarks followed Cruz’s claim that 50,000 Christians have been “massacred” since 2009. The comments reignited debate in Washington, where several Republican lawmakers are pushing to redesignate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged religious persecution.