US Congressman Bill Huizenga has accused the Tinubu administration of failing to act against escalating attacks on Christians in Nigeria.
United States Congressman Bill Huizenga has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of insufficient action in response to persistent attacks on Christian communities in Nigeria, according to SAHARA REPORTERS. Speaking before Congress, Huizenga criticized the Nigerian government’s tendency to downplay repeated killings in parts of the country.
“Do we see Christians killing of Muslims in Christian dominated areas of Nigeria the way we are seeing radicalised Muslims killing Christians in Muslim areas of Nigeria?” he asked, highlighting the disproportionate violence targeting Christians. He noted that his concerns stem from both reports and personal connections with Nigerians and Americans familiar with the security realities.
Huizenga condemned attempts within the media and Congress to minimize the crisis, saying, “Not just mass media, we have people in the Congress denying that this is happening… we got the Tinubu government sitting back and not doing enough.” He also criticized Nigerian officials for visiting the US to present a softened version of the crisis.
The hearing followed meetings between US Congressman Riley M. Moore and senior Nigerian officials in Washington, D.C., to discuss counterterrorism, protection of vulnerable communities, and ongoing threats. Moore stressed that the US “stands ready to coordinate and cooperate with Nigeria” and urged the Nigerian government to take tangible steps to prevent further violence against Christians.