By Peter Dansu The member representing Badagry Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Sesi Oluwaseun Whingan, has stron...
By Peter Dansu
The member representing Badagry Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Sesi Oluwaseun Whingan, has strongly refuted recent claims by U.S. President Donald Trump alleging genocidal killings and religious persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
In a statement titled “Nigeria Speaks for Itself: One Nation, Many Faiths, Shared Future,” Whingan described the claims as “misleading, dangerous, and capable of undermining Nigeria’s unity.”
According to the lawmaker, such remarks fail to reflect the true situation in the country, where the government is tackling insecurity head-on and ensuring the protection of all citizens, irrespective of their faith or ethnic background.
“It is important to restate that Nigeria remains a sovereign nation, one that is steadily rebuilding its economy, reforming its institutions, and addressing its internal challenges through democratic and lawful means,” he said.
Hon. Whingan highlighted the ongoing efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to restore peace across the country through intensified military operations against insurgents, bandits, and kidnappers threats that, he said, “affect Nigerians of all backgrounds; Muslims, Christians, and traditional believers alike.”
“The insecurity we face is not religious or ethnic in nature; it is criminal and must be confronted as such,” Whingan added.
He noted that the federal government is investing heavily in modern security technology, improving intelligence coordination, and supporting victims of violence without bias.
“President Tinubu’s governance model is rooted in fairness, merit, and equity — principles that uphold the rights of every Nigerian to live and worship freely,” he stressed.
Whingan cautioned against the use of divisive narratives by foreign leaders or organizations, emphasizing that no credible evidence supports claims of systematic persecution or genocidal killings in Nigeria.
“While we acknowledge the tragic loss of lives in some regions, it is misleading and dangerous to frame these incidents along religious lines,” he warned. “What Nigeria needs is partnership in technology transfer, intelligence sharing, and humanitarian support, not labels that can further divide our people.”
Reaffirming Nigeria’s democratic credentials, the lawmaker maintained that freedom of religion and expression remain well protected under the Constitution.
“Our mosques, churches, and civic institutions continue to thrive,” he said. “Leadership changes through the ballot box, not through violence or foreign pressure.”
He called on Nigerians to unite behind the nation’s shared identity and focus on solutions rather than divisions.
“Our challenges are real, but so is our capacity to overcome them when we stand together,” Whingan concluded.
The statement reflects growing concern among Nigerian leaders about foreign misinterpretations of the country’s internal security issues — and a renewed call for unity, peace, and responsible global dialogue.
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