Sociopolitical activist Aisha Yesufu has added a sharp, political dimension to the ongoing international debate regarding violence in Northern Nigeria. Speaking out on Tuesday, Yesufu claimed that the real issue facing Christians in the region is a “political genocide,” directly challenging those who have championed the narrative of religious persecution without political consistency.
Her comments follow recent statements by American comedian and television host Bill Maher, who alleged a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria, driven by Islamist groups like Boko Haram. Maher cited grim statistics, stating:
“I’m not a Christian, but they are systematically killing the Christians in Nigeria. They’ve killed over 100,000 since 2009. They’ve burned 18,000 churches.”
The Hypocrisy of the ‘Muslim-Muslim Ticket’
Yesufu used her platform on X (formerly Twitter) to accuse critics of the violence of blatant hypocrisy, specifically targeting those who supported the Muslim-Muslim ticket during the 2023 Nigerian general election.
She argued that the same individuals who are now decrying the persecution of Northern Christians chose to ignore them politically:
“You are shouting that Northern Christians are being persecuted but you championed Muslim Muslim ticket! Their Christianity was not Christian enough for you during the 2023 election. Your hypocrisy stinks to high heavens. When will you talk about the Northern Christians political genocide?”
Yesufu’s fiery post shifts the focus from external religious extremism to internal political marginalization, suggesting that the most significant betrayal against Northern Christians came from those who prioritized political victory over religious inclusion.
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