The Concerned Christian Youth Forum (CCYF) has reaffirmed its position on what it described as a “Christian genocide” currently unfolding across Nigeria.
The group declared its full alignment with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and other “brave voices” calling global attention to the persecution and killings of Christians in various parts of the country.
In a press statement signed by its Convener, James Paul Adama, the forum expressed deep concern over what it termed “the world’s silence in the face of tragedy,” noting that attacks targeting Christians have continued for over a decade without decisive action.
“From 2010 till now, notable voices, including that of President Bola Tinubu (GCFR), have called for an end to the brutal killings of Christians in Nigeria,” the statement read.
CCYF further noted that the international community has begun to take notice of the situation, with lawmakers from several countries condemning the persistent violence against Christians in Nigeria.
The group cited a recent show of solidarity from fans of the Romanian national football team, who displayed a banner during a World Cup Qualifier match expressing support for persecuted Christians in Nigeria. CCYF described the gesture as “a powerful display of unity and awareness” that underscores the gravity of the situation.
The statement, however, accused some individuals and groups of attempting to distort facts and downplay the crisis through misinformation and propaganda. It referenced an ongoing social media controversy involving an individual identified as “Mr. Arnold,” who the group claimed has been “exposed for spreading falsehoods” to deny the existence of the genocide.
“To these paid agents, we issue a stern warning: your lies will not stand. The truth will prevail, and those who stand against it will be remembered as complicit in this heinous crime against humanity,” the forum stated.
The CCYF called on both local and international authorities to act swiftly to end the violence and ensure justice for victims of religious persecution in Nigeria.
