BREAKING: Sharia Council Reacts to Trump’s CPC Designation on Nigeria, Reveals Subsequent Transfer
The Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria (SCSN), Kaduna State Chapter, has condemned the latest transfer by america authorities beneath President Donald J. Trump to categorise Nigeria as a “Nation of Specific Concern” over alleged persecution of Christians.
In an announcement issued in Kaduna on Saturday, the Secretary of the Council, Engineer Hassan Abdul Rahman, described the choice as “unjust, biased, and reflective of a one-sided narrative.”
In keeping with him, the U.S. designation ignored the complicated realities driving insecurity in Nigeria, which, he mentioned, stem from a mixture of ethnic, political, and {economic} elements, not faith.
“The Council shouldn’t be proud of this growth on allegations relating to Christian genocide in Nigeria,” Abdul Rahman mentioned.
“The Trump administration ought to have sought a balanced perspective on the scenario earlier than leaping to conclusions.”
He argued that whereas the U.S. claims to be defending persecuted Christians, out there statistics present that Muslims have additionally suffered closely from terrorist assaults and communal conflicts throughout the nation.
“By statistics, it’s clear that Muslims are principally the victims in varied situations,” he added.
“Attributing these tensions solely to spiritual motivations oversimplifies the realities on the bottom and undermines efforts towards nationwide unity and peace.”
Abdul Rahman accused Western nations of exhibiting selective empathy, saying their outcry solely grows when Christians are affected, whereas the deaths of Muslims hardly ever obtain the identical consideration.
“Wherever Muslims are killed, it doesn’t concern the West or the U.S.,” he mentioned.
“They all the time spotlight points affecting Christians whereas remaining silent on violence towards Muslims. This bias breeds mistrust and alienation amongst Muslim communities all over the place.”
The Sharia Council additionally criticised the Christian Affiliation of Nigeria (CAN), alleging that the physique’s “false narratives” had contributed to deepening spiritual tensions within the nation.
“To CAN, who initiated these lies, they need to know that when Nigeria sinks — could Allah forbid — it’s all of us that may bear the brunt,” he warned.
“Christians, Muslims, not even pagans shall be spared.”
The Council urged Nigerians to withstand makes an attempt by overseas powers to sow division, stressing that peace and stability depend upon unity and mutual respect among the many nation’s numerous {groups}.
“Allow us to not enable overseas lies to divide us. By way of understanding, dialogue, and cooperation, Nigeria can overcome its challenges and construct a peaceable future for all,” he mentioned.
Abdul Rahman additional urged the federal authorities to reply firmly to the U.S. designation, insisting that issuing statements alone wouldn’t be enough.
“Our place is obvious, we strongly condemn this determination by the U.S.,” he declared.
“The federal government should do greater than situation statements by way of the Ministry of Overseas Affairs. Stern motion have to be taken, even when it means slicing diplomatic ties, to indicate the gravity of the scenario.”