The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has accused the Presidency of misrepresenting its stance on the killings of Christians in parts of Northern Nigeria and the Middle Belt, describing the violence as a “Christian genocide.”
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has accused the Presidency of twisting its position on the persistent killings of Christians across the country, insisting that what is happening amounts to a “Christian genocide.”
In a statement by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, CAN said it never referred to the killings as a “so-called Christian genocide,” contrary to a release by Presidential aide Daniel Bwala. “That portrayal is completely false and grossly unfair,” Okoh said, adding that the meeting in question was recorded.
He noted that Christian communities in the North and Middle Belt have faced “repeated, organised and brutal attacks” without justice. CAN also cited verified data showing targeted assaults on Christians across Africa.
The body urged the Federal Government to act swiftly to end the violence and prosecute offenders, stressing that “peace does not mean silence in the face of injustice.”