The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) has refuted claims of an ongoing genocide against Christians in the country, describing such reports as Western propaganda aimed at dividing Nigerians along religious lines.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the movement, led by Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky, rejected recent allegations by U.S. President Donald Trump that the Nigerian government was supporting genocide against Christians.
Abdullahi Danladi, who spoke on behalf of IMN’s resource forum, described the allegations as “false, inflammatory, and dangerous,” insisting they do not reflect the reality on the ground.
He emphasized that IMN remains committed to promoting peace, justice, and unity among Nigerians, regardless of their religious or ethnic backgrounds.
“Islam and Christianity share more moral and spiritual values than political actors are willing to admit,” Danladi said, urging Nigerians to resist attempts by foreign powers to exploit religious differences.
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He further argued that Nigeria’s challenges are rooted in corruption, greed, and manipulation by the political elite — not in religion.
Quoting Sheikh Zakzaky, the statement added: “The poor Christian and the poor Muslim have no conflict; their common enemy is the unjust system that enslaves them both.”
This comes after reports that Trump, in a post on his Truth Social platform, declared Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” over allegations of Christian genocide — a move that has sparked reactions across Nigeria’s political and religious circles.