By Gabriel Ewepu

ABUJA – THE Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG, Monday, responded to the declaration by the United States of America, USA, tagging Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern, CPC, debunked alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria.

This was stated by the National Coordinator, CNG, Comrade Jamilu Charanchi in his address on behalf of the group at a press briefing held in Abuja, where Charanchi called on the Federal Government to end insecurity in northern Nigeria.

Meanwhile, he dismissed the claim by President Trump that the country is witnessing a Christian genocide, saying it is a “false pretext”, adding that, “this statement is not only ignorant it is dangerous. It distorts Nigeria’s complex security realities and fuels sectarian divisions that millions of peace-loving citizens are struggling to overcome.

According to him (Charanchi), Trump’s outburst followed a manipulated petition, accusing Amnesty International of being behind it.

He said: “This petition, dressed up as “human rights advocacy,” is part of a broader campaign to vilify Nigeria and justify foreign interference under humanitarian pretences. Let us be clear: there is no genocide against Christians in Nigeria. There is a national security crisis affecting all Nigerians Muslims, Christians, and others alike.”

Meanwhile, the group asserted that the claim of a ‘Christian genocide’ is “not a misunderstanding it is a strategic deception”, in a bid to destabilize Nigeria and justifying future interventions.

He further stated that, “The CNG rejects the false and divisive narrative that violence in Nigeria is religiously one-sided. The data tells a very different story.

“According to verified figures from the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED), between January 2020 and September 2025, over 20,400 civilians have been killed in violent attacks across Nigeria. Of the reported incidents where religion could be verified, 317 Christian deaths and 417 Muslim deaths were recorded.

“These figures debunk the Western media’s exaggerated portrayal of Christians as exclusive victims. The majority of victims in Northern Nigeria from Zamfara to Borno, Katsina to Sokoto are Muslims, attacked in mosques, markets, roadsides, and IDP camps.
Recent data underscores this reality even further.

“According to the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED), an estimated 9,662 people were killed in violent incidents across Nigeria in 2024, with a staggering 86 percent of those deaths occurring in the northern region 41 percent in the North-West, 25.9 percent in the North-East, and 19.3 percent in the North-Central.

“These figures expose the gross imbalance in Western media narratives that focus almost exclusively on Christian victims while ignoring the scale of devastation endured by predominantly Muslim northern communities.”

However, in it’s call to action, the group said, “To the Federal Government: Take decisive, coordinated action to end insecurity in the North. Enough of the complacency. Nigeria must defend its citizens, its sovereignty, and its dignity.

“To Amnesty International and Its Local Agents: Stop weaponizing human rights for political gain. The manipulation of Nigerian tragedy to fit Western agendas must end.

“To Donald Trump: Keep your threats to yourself. Nigeria is a sovereign nation, not a client state. We welcome dialogue based on facts and mutual respect, not bombast and blackmail.

“To the International Community: Rather than fueling false narratives of religious conflict, channel your attention toward fostering good governance and holding accountable those truly destabilizing Nigeria the corrupt politicians, compromised judges, reckless governors, ministers, parastatal heads, and civil servants who continually undermine our democracy.

“To the Nigerian People: Unity is our greatest defence. Muslims and Christians alike must reject foreign manipulation. Our fight is not against each other it is against insecurity, poverty, and bad governance.

“The international community must choose to support Nigeria’s stability, or to inflame its fragility.
The Coalition of Northern Groups will continue to stand for truth, justice, and national sovereignty. We will not remain silent while foreign powers insult our dignity, distort our reality, and play politics with our blood.”

In conclusion, the group prayed the Almighty God console the families of all victims including Muslim and Christian, and added that wisdom be granted to the Nigerian leaders to steer the nation away from destruction and towards justice and peace.