The Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria (SCSN), Kaduna State Chapter, has condemned the recent move by the United States government under President Donald J. Trump to classify Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged persecution of Christians.
In a statement issued in Kaduna on Saturday, the Secretary of the Council, Engineer Hassan Abdul Rahman, described the decision as “unjust, biased, and reflective of a one-sided narrative.”
According to him, the U.S. designation ignored the complex realities driving insecurity in Nigeria, which, he said, stem from a mix of ethnic, political, and economic factors, not religion.
“The Council is not happy with this development on allegations regarding Christian genocide in Nigeria,” Abdul Rahman said.
“The Trump administration should have sought a balanced perspective on the situation before jumping to conclusions.”
He argued that while the U.S. claims to be defending persecuted Christians, available statistics show that Muslims have also suffered heavily from terrorist attacks and communal conflicts across the country.
“By statistics, it’s clear that Muslims are mostly the victims in various instances,” he added.
“Attributing these tensions solely to religious motivations oversimplifies the realities on the ground and undermines efforts toward national unity and peace.”
Abdul Rahman accused Western nations of exhibiting selective empathy, saying their outcry only grows when Christians are affected, while the deaths of Muslims rarely receive the same attention.
“Wherever Muslims are killed, it doesn’t concern the West or the U.S.,” he said.
“They always highlight issues affecting Christians while remaining silent on violence against Muslims. This bias breeds distrust and alienation among Muslim communities everywhere.”
The Sharia Council also criticised the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), alleging that the body’s “false narratives” had contributed to deepening religious tensions in the country.
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