Nigeria Rejects Trump’s Claims of Christian Persecution, Defends Religious Freedom
The Nigerian government has firmly dismissed recent claims made by U.S. President Donald Trump about the alleged persecution of Christians in the country, describing the statements as inaccurate and harmful to diplomatic relations. At a press conference in Berlin on Tuesday, Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar held up a document titled “Nigeria’s Constitutional Commitment to Religious Freedom and Rule of Law,” emphasizing that the nation’s constitution safeguards religious liberty for all citizens. “All the answers are in there. This is what guides us,” Tuggar said, standing beside Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. “It’s impossible for there to be religious persecution that can be supported in any way, shape or form by the government of Nigeria at any level.” Trump’s remarks, posted on social media over the weekend, accused Nigeria of “allowing the killing of Christians” and warned that the U.S. […]
