Alleged Christian Genocide: Did Trump Accuse Tinubu of Petitioning White House? Facts Emerge
- There is a social media claim that President Donald Trump accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of petitioning the White House
- A Facebook user claimed that Trump accused Tinubu of petitioning the White House in 2014 over alleged Christian killings in Nigeria
- According to Lyke Henry, Trump said he has now granted the petition under his government for the same act
Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues
FCT, Abuja - The social media claim that President Donald Trump accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of petitioning the White House over alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria is completely false and unfounded.
A Facebook user, Lyke Henry, claimed that Trump said he has granted the petition filed in 2014 under Tinubu’s government for the same act of rampant killings of Christians
“Tinubu Was the One Who Reported Christian Killings in 2014—I’ve Just Approved His Own Petition!”
The Facebook user further quoted Trump, saying that:
“Tinubu Asked the White House to Invade Nigeria in 2014 Over Christian Killings— I’ve Just Approved His Own Request Under His Government!”
Verification
Dubawa reported that there were no verified reports about the claim on Trump’s X handle and the White House’s X handle for the US president.
Keyword search for credible news reports for both local and international news outlets about Trump’s assent to Tinubu’s alleged petition found no reports about it.
Conclusion
The claim that Trump accused Tinubu of petitioning White House over alleged Christian genocide in 2014 is false.
No credible media outlets nor the White House shared any information regarding the claim.
The Facebook user was discovered to be in the habit of purveying false and unverified information via his Facebook handle.
U.S. Congress begins investigation into alleged Christian genocide
Recall that the US House Subcommittee on Africa held preparations for a public hearing to review President Trump’s redesignation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern.
President Tinubu had rejected Trump’s claims of widespread Christian persecution and maintained that Nigeria upheld constitutional guarantees of religious freedom. Witnesses, including top US officials and religious leaders, were scheduled to testify before lawmakers on alleged targeted attacks on Christian communities in Nigeria.
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- How Late Buhari Stood Up to Trump at White House over Alleged Christian Genocide
- CAN Finally Reveals Association’s Position on Alleged Genocide, Sends Strong Message to US
- Alleged Genocide: Tinubu’s Minister Urges British Broadcaster To Air Interview Without Edit
AU breaks silence after Trump threatened Nigeria
Legit.ng also reported that the African Union Commission strongly defended Nigeria’s sovereignty and religious freedom following US threats of military action.
In a firm statement, the AU urged diplomacy and cooperation over external interference.
The move came after President Donald Trump accused Nigeria of complicity in attacks against Christians and called for a congressional investigation.
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