– Calls for national unity
The Ulamau Wing of the Conference of Islamic Organisations (CIO) has strongly rejected recent remarks and threats of U.S. military intervention in Nigeria made by President Donald Trump, describing them as baseless and dangerous.
The statement, issued by Sheikh AbdurRahman Ahmad, Chairman of the Ulamau Wing, and Engr. Luqman Balogun, Secretary General of the organisation, condemned what it called a false narrative of a Christian genocide in Nigeria.
Sheikh Ahmad described Trump’s claim as a gross distortion of Nigeria’s internal security challenges and warned against any external interference that undermines the country’s sovereignty.
“We vehemently reject this false narrative. There is no genocide against Christians in Nigeria. While we acknowledge the serious security challenges facing the country, these affect all Nigerians (Muslims, Christians, and others alike) and should not be weaponised by foreign powers for political ends.”
Chairman Ulamau Wing of CIO further urged Nigerians, regardless of religious background, to unite in rejecting foreign narratives that threaten national peace and cohesion.
He stressed that the claim of a systematic “genocide of Christians” is not only false but a dangerous and mischievous political narrative.
“It is not an accurate reflection of our nation’s tragic reality, which affects all Nigerians,” he added.
Rejecting foreign intervention
Sheikh Ahmad also warned strongly against any form of foreign military intervention in Nigeria, especially one without the consent of the Federal Government.
“We stand unequivocally against any plan by the United States or any foreign power to intervene militarily in our internal affairs,” he said.
“The consequences of such forceful intervention are clear — total anarchy, destruction of national fabric, and unimaginable suffering, as seen in Sudan, Libya, Iraq, and others.”
He emphasised that foreign interventions are often veiled attempts to exploit natural resources or destabilise economies, and Nigeria must not be allowed to suffer the same fate.
“Nigeria must be allowed to manage and defeat its security challenges without becoming another theatre of external conflict,” Sheikh Ahmad warned.
FULL PRESS STATEMENT
REJECTION OF US INTERVENTION AND CONDEMNATION OF FALSE GENOCIDE CLAIMS IN NIGERIA
Issued by: Ulamau Wing of Conference of Islamic Organisations (CIO), Nigeria
Date: November 11, 2025
The Ulamau Wing of Conference of Islamic Organisations (CIO) in Nigeria has observed with deep concern the recent comments and threats of military intervention in Nigeria by the United States President Donald Trump, predicated on the erroneous and baseless claim of a “genocide of Christians” within our nation. The Conference of Islamic Organisations (CIO) vehemently rejects this false narrative, condemns any threat to our sovereignty, and calls for a united Nigerian voice against this dangerous external distortion of our security challenges.
For generations, the Muslim and Christian communities in Nigeria have lived side-by-side in peaceful coexistence, navigating areas of difference through dialogue and mutual respect. This enduring spirit of partnership led to the establishment of important institutions like the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC), which was formalised and strongly supported by the Federall Government and Former President Olusegun Obasanjo administration in the early 2000s to ensure continuous engagement between the two major religions. This institutional framework for peace remains active today and is the appropriate forum for resolving internal matters.
The grave insecurity facing Nigeria, characterised by the atrocities committed by Boko Haram, criminal bandits, and various militant groups, is a national crisis that does not recognise religious or ethnic lines. These malicious elements are indiscriminate in their slaughter. The painful reality on the ground, especially in the North-East and North-West, is that Muslims are often bearing the brunt of the killings, with countless mosques, scholars, and communities devastated by these non-state actors. Therefore, the claim of a systematic “genocide of Christians” is factually incorrect and deliberately misleading. It is a dangerous and mischievous political narrative rather than an accurate reflection of our nation’s tragic reality, which affects all Nigerians.
We stand unequivocally against any plan by the United States or any foreign power to intervene militarily in our internal affairs, without our Federal Government’s consent. The consequences of such forceful intervention are clear and devastating. They are usually targeted at taking over the natural resources of a country or weakening its economic strength. The examples of Sudan, Libya, Iraq, and other nations show that foreign military occupation leads to total anarchy and the destruction of the national fabric, resulting in suffering for every citizen – Muslim and Christian alike. Nigeria must be allowed to manage and defeat its security challenges without turning our country into another theatre of external conflict.
Our Prayers and Call to Action:
1. We affirm that the allegation of “Christian genocide” is more political than reality and serves only to destabilise our nation and compromise our sovereignty.
2. We urge the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, alongside the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), to immediately convene under the banner of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC). They must speak in unison and with one authoritative voice to the global community, debunking this erroneous claim by President Trump and presenting the united Nigerian front against terrorism that truly exists.
3. We call on all Nigerians to remember that when foreign powers occupy or destroy a nation, the ensuing suffering is not sectarian; it consumes all. We must prioritise national unity and sovereignty above all else to secure the future of our republic. Wassalamu Alaikum.
Signed:
Sheikh Abdur Rahman Ahmad, Chairman Ulamau Wing, Conference of Islamic Organisations.
Engr. Luqman Balogun,
Secretary General,
Conference of Islamic Organisations.
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