MURIC accuses CAN betrayal of Tinubu, blaming Christian leaders for Nigeria’s US CPC listing despite Tinubu’s support for Christians.
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has accused the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) of a serious act of disloyalty, calling it a CAN betrayal of Tinubu.
According to MURIC, CAN has undermined the President despite his “generous consideration for Christians” in federal appointments and other privileges.
The allegation comes shortly after the United States, under President Donald Trump, placed Nigeria back on its “Countries of Particular Concern” (CPC) list over alleged persecution of Christians.
Professor Ishaq Akintola, Founder and Executive Director of MURIC, strongly criticized some Christian leaders for their role in petitioning US authorities about religious killings in Nigeria.
“Despite the Nigerian government’s repeated denials of Christian genocide, US President Donald Trump yesterday redesignated Nigeria as a country of particular concern,” Akintola said.
He insisted that this outcome was fueled largely by the actions of certain domestic actors rather than the actual situation on the ground.
MURIC argues that the CPC redesignation is unwarranted and represents a “complete misrepresentation of the true picture in Nigeria.”
The organization blamed unspecified Christian leaders for sending what it described as “frivolous petitions” to the US Congress, claiming that Christians were the only group being targeted by terrorists in Nigeria. Instead of refuting these claims, MURIC said CAN amplified them, effectively worsening Nigeria’s image abroad.
“It will be recalled that certain Christian leaders had written petitions to the US Congress claiming that Christians were exclusively being killed by terrorists in Nigeria,” Akintola explained.
“Instead of debunking this false and misleading narrative, CAN simply amplified it.”
The Muslim rights group described this as a betrayal, noting that CAN, as the nation’s leading Christian organization, should have acted responsibly to protect Nigeria’s international image.
MURIC expressed profound disappointment over CAN’s stance, emphasizing that it is particularly troubling given President Tinubu’s goodwill toward the Christian community.
According to the organization, the president has consistently favored Christians in key appointments and other privileges.
“CAN’s action is a stab in the back in view of President Tinubu’s preference for Christians in appointments, favors, and privileges over and above his Muslim brethren,” MURIC stated.
The group reinforced its point with figures, noting that “the president himself confirmed that 62% of all appointments went to Christians.
The First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, was even more generous to them than Father Christmas. Despite all that was done for Nigerian Christians by this administration, they still deemed it fit to take Nigeria to the enabler of Gaza genocide.”
Calling the petitions a serious act of disloyalty, MURIC condemned those responsible in the strongest terms.
“President Tinubu does not deserve this. It is the Mother of all Betrayals, and we denounce those behind the report,” Akintola said, highlighting that national loyalty should come before personal or religious interests.
While MURIC acknowledged that the United States might have pursued its own foreign policy objectives, it insisted that the ultimate responsibility for the CPC designation rests with Nigerians who supplied misleading narratives to American authorities.
The group argued that this “CAN betrayal of Tinubu” underscores the dangers of prioritizing partisan or religious narratives over national interest.
MURIC also warned that such actions could have far-reaching consequences for Nigeria’s international reputation, diplomatic relations, and foreign aid.
“When national institutions and leaders allow foreign powers to frame domestic issues inaccurately, it can damage Nigeria’s credibility, security, and unity,” Akintola noted.
He stressed the importance of responsible leadership and communication, especially on sensitive issues involving religion and international perception.
The group concluded by calling for accountability among Nigerian leaders and urging unity between religious communities. MURIC emphasized that while advocacy is essential, it should not come at the expense of national loyalty or social cohesion.
The CAN betrayal of Tinubu, the organization argued, represents a failure of leadership that allowed Nigeria to be unfairly portrayed on the global stage.
MURIC’s condemnation highlights the tension between religious advocacy and national interest.
The US CPC listing may reflect foreign policy calculations, but for MURIC, the root cause lies in domestic actions that undermined Nigeria’s image.
By amplifying misleading claims rather than promoting the truth, CAN, in the group’s view, contributed directly to this outcome. The episode serves as a cautionary tale for all Nigerian leaders about the importance of responsible representation, religious unity, and loyalty to the nation.
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