Sowore Blasts Nigerian Security Chiefs Over U.S. Visit, Says Genocide Targets All Nigerians

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Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has criticised Nigeria’s security chiefs and political leaders for abandoning their core duties amid escalating violence, mass abductions, and terrorist attacks across the country.

Speaking on Voice of the People Television (VOP TV), Sowore warned that Nigeria is facing what he described as “genocide”, stressing that both Muslims and Christians are being targeted. He dismissed attempts to frame the crisis as purely religious.

Reacting to a recent U.S. congressional hearing, where the Tinubu administration’s Muslim–Muslim ticket was cited as allegedly fueling political tensions and perceived Christian marginalisation, Sowore insisted the killings are indiscriminate:

“This is genocide. Be very clear about that. But the genocide is not directed at Christians alone; it is directed at Muslims too.”

He cited examples such as the Kebbi abduction, where most victims were Muslims, and a Catholic school kidnapping in Niger State, where some victims were also Muslims. “Terrorists don’t check your religion before abducting you,” he said.

Sowore condemned the Inspector-General of Police, National Security Adviser, and Chief of Defence Staff for travelling to the U.S. to meet a single congressman instead of addressing the worsening security situation at home:

“Imagine: the IG, NSA, and CDS all went to the U.S. to meet a House of Representatives member. You have over 50,000 armed policemen, but instead of leading them, you run to America to explain yourself.”

He argued that Nigeria’s insecurity is caused by incompetence and failed leadership, not religion, and dismissed claims that the Constitution mandates religious balancing in the presidency:

“Show me where the Constitution says if the president is Muslim, the vice must be Christian. It’s political party practice, not law.”

Sowore also criticised reliance on foreign intervention, citing the ongoing Chibok girls crisis, and urged Nigerians to develop local solutions:

“Stop waiting for America… even in churches, some of you are still waiting for Jesus Christ to come and give you electricity. Help yourselves.”

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Sowore Blasts Nigerian Security Chiefs Over U.S. Visit, Says Genocide Targets All Nigerians

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