Some southern \u201cinfluencers\u201d are hiding behind the so-called \u201cChristian genocide\u201d narrative to gaslight Muslims. They use this opportunity to exploit the emotions of their followers and attract clicks, since many of them earn from their posts. They see this as the perfect moment to use a trending topic for attention. They want Muslims either to support their claims or to remain silent. They have therefore decided that anyone who disagrees with them should be insulted, gaslighted, or even threatened. But none of these tactics will ever change the facts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some of them even claim that the Islamic movement, under the leadership of His Eminence Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky, has never protested or condemned killings in Nigeria\u2014despite knowing well that the movement itself has been a victim of state-sponsored terrorism for over four decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is on record, not once but several times, that the Leader of the movement has fearlessly declared his stance on insecurity in the country. On March 6, 2014, Sheikh Zakzaky said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI don\u2019t believe that the country is facing a security challenge, but rather a threat from the political class using insecurity as a tool to actualise their selfish interests and agenda.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to him, those in power deliberately created the situation of insecurity\u2014without any concern for the loss of lives and property\u2014simply to divert attention, loot the country\u2019s wealth, and maintain their grip on power. He further explained that the situation was being instigated by foreign powers whose interests the Nigerian political elite serve diligently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sheikh Zakzaky argued that the fact Nigerians are still confused about what is happening to them, despite the ongoing brutal killings and bombings of innocent people, is clear evidence that a foreign agenda is unfolding in Nigeria. He said what is happening is nothing short of a calculated covert operation, and that there is more to the crisis than what the media are telling Nigerians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That statement was made in 2014\u2014eleven years ago. Yet, people who have only recently started following developments in Nigeria wake up today and spread lies for cheap political reasons. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of speeches, protests, and press conferences by the Islamic movement condemning oppression and standing with the oppressed\u2014not only in Nigeria but beyond. The movement is known for that, regardless of religion, tribe, or race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also, in May 2014, Sheikh Zakzaky said:\u201cLet no one be fooled; there is nothing like Boko Haram. It is a covert operation to balkanize Nigeria and steal its resources in the name of fighting insurgency.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He went on to explain that the developments in northern Nigeria, especially the spate of attacks by Boko Haram, were replicas of Western operations in Iraq and Afghanistan\u2014aimed at plundering the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey have realised there is gold in Zamfara, Zaria and Birnin-Gwari, and gold and platinum in Sokoto and Borno. They did it in Iraq, claiming to search for weapons of mass destruction\u2014which they never found\u2014but plunged the country into chaos,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe same experiment was done in Afghanistan before our eyes. The Western countries are now carrying out the second phase of the scramble for Africa, with great expectations from Nigeria.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2020, activists of the movement staged a protest in Abuja condemning the killings of innocent Nigerians. Similarly, in December 2021, activists in Sokoto, a state facing serious insecurity, also came out to denounce the killings of innocent people in the name of banditry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The movement has consistently made its position on insecurity clear, and all these statements are publicly available. Anyone can research them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In September 2011, Sheikh Zakzaky stated: \u201cWe know that the West has said that this century and the past century are the centuries of Africa\u2014where there will be a second scramble for Africa. The West has its eyes on Africa because the resources needed for global development are in Africa, particularly Nigeria. For this reason, all these nations have their eyes here.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In February 2012, during an interview with France 24 TV, he reiterated: \u201cThey have chosen to use our religion and ridicule Islam to justify their actions. By the grace of Allah, it will not last, as people are beginning to realise the conspiracy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And again, in April 2012, he said: \u201cThe U.S. has been trying to interfere in Nigeria\u2019s internal affairs under the pretext of fighting terrorism, even though it is the same people who create terrorists.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Islamic movement\u2019s leader asserted that Western countries are driven by fear\u2014because they know that if Nigeria adopted Islam as the foundation of governance, the impact would spread across Africa. \u201cThis is the main reason behind their efforts to destabilise Nigeria under the name of Boko Haram,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Islamic movement has never supported Boko Haram or banditry. Instead, it has always opposed insecurity in all its forms. Even the so-called Boko Haram members themselves have labelled the movement\u2019s followers as \u201cheretics.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To be frank, the movement does not compromise its beliefs or principles. People may admire them for their consistency, and others may be angered by their positions\u2014but they do not care. What matters to them is always standing for what is right. History will be fair to them. We will not allow ourselves to be gaslighted or silenced just to please anyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The U.S. invasion of Nigeria under the pretext of stopping a so-called \u201cChristian genocide\u201d is wrong\u2014and nothing will ever make it right. We will never support such an act because we have seen their footprints in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and Libya. And if you think the U.S. cares about you, you are absolutely mistaken. They do not even care about gun violence in their own churches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Data shows that gun violence incidents at houses of worship in the U.S. occur nationwide. As of October 1, 2025, there have been 50 such incidents that year alone, resulting in 32 deaths and over 70 injuries. Have you ever heard them show concern about that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The protest in Kano by the Islamic movement was simple and clear. The banners read: \u201cWe condemn Trump\u2019s threats to attack Nigeria.\u201d \u201cThere is no Christian genocide in Nigeria \u2014 America wants to control our resources.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is nothing like \u201cterrorist sympathisers.\u201d Our position is clear: we condemn all forms of killings and do not trust U.S. intervention\u2014because it has never brought peace anywhere in the world, only destruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Some southern \u201cinfluencers\u201d are hiding behind the so-called \u201cChristian genocide\u201d narrative to gaslight Muslims. They use this opportunity to exploit the emotions of their followers and attract clicks, since many of them earn from their posts. They see this as the perfect moment to use a trending topic for attention. They want Muslims either to support their claims or to remain silent. They have therefore decided that anyone who disagrees with them should be insulted, gaslighted, or even threatened. But none of these tactics will ever change the facts. Some of them even claim that the Islamic movement, under the leadership of His Eminence Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky, has never protested or condemned killings in Nigeria\u2014despite knowing well that the movement itself has been a victim of state-sponsored terrorism for over four decades. It is on record, not once but several times, that the Leader of the movement has fearlessly declared his stance on insecurity in the country. On March 6, 2014, Sheikh Zakzaky said: \u201cI don\u2019t believe that the country is facing a security challenge, but rather a threat from the political class using insecurity as a tool to actualise their selfish interests and agenda.\u201d According to him, those in power deliberately created the situation of insecurity\u2014without any concern for the loss of lives and property\u2014simply to divert attention, loot the country\u2019s wealth, and maintain their grip on power. He further explained that the situation was being instigated by foreign powers whose interests the Nigerian political elite serve diligently. Sheikh Zakzaky argued that the fact Nigerians are still confused about what is happening to them, despite the ongoing brutal killings and bombings of innocent people, is clear evidence that a foreign agenda is unfolding in Nigeria. He said what is happening is nothing short of a calculated covert operation, and that there is more to the crisis than what the media are telling Nigerians. That statement was made in 2014\u2014eleven years ago. Yet, people who have only recently started following developments in Nigeria wake up today and spread lies for cheap political reasons. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of speeches, protests, and press conferences by the Islamic movement condemning oppression and standing with the oppressed\u2014not only in Nigeria but beyond. The movement is known for that, regardless of religion, tribe, or race. Also, in May 2014, Sheikh Zakzaky said:\u201cLet no one be fooled; there is nothing like Boko Haram. It is a covert operation to balkanize Nigeria and steal its resources in the name of fighting insurgency.\u201d He went on to explain that the developments in northern Nigeria, especially the spate of attacks by Boko Haram, were replicas of Western operations in Iraq and Afghanistan\u2014aimed at plundering the country. \u201cThey have realised there is gold in Zamfara, Zaria and Birnin-Gwari, and gold and platinum in Sokoto and Borno. They did it in Iraq, claiming to search for weapons of mass destruction\u2014which they never found\u2014but plunged the country into chaos,\u201d he said. \u201cThe same experiment was done in Afghanistan before our eyes. The Western countries are now carrying out the second phase of the scramble for Africa, with great expectations from Nigeria.\u201d In 2020, activists of the movement staged a protest in Abuja condemning the killings of innocent Nigerians. Similarly, in December 2021, activists in Sokoto, a state facing serious insecurity, also came out to denounce the killings of innocent people in the name of banditry. The movement has consistently made its position on insecurity clear, and all these statements are publicly available. Anyone can research them. In September 2011, Sheikh Zakzaky stated: \u201cWe know that the West has said that this century and the past century are the centuries of Africa\u2014where there will be a second scramble for Africa. The West has its eyes on Africa because the resources needed for global development are in Africa, particularly Nigeria. For this reason, all these nations have their eyes here.\u201d In February 2012, during an interview with France 24 TV, he reiterated: \u201cThey have chosen to use our religion and ridicule Islam to justify their actions. By the grace of Allah, it will not last, as people are beginning to realise the conspiracy.\u201d And again, in April 2012, he said: \u201cThe U.S. has been trying to interfere in Nigeria\u2019s internal affairs under the pretext of fighting terrorism, even though it is the same people who create terrorists.\u201d The Islamic movement\u2019s leader asserted that Western countries are driven by fear\u2014because they know that if Nigeria adopted Islam as the foundation of governance, the impact would spread across Africa. \u201cThis is the main reason behind their efforts to destabilise Nigeria under the name of Boko Haram,\u201d he said. The Islamic movement has never supported Boko Haram or banditry. Instead, it has always opposed insecurity in all its forms. Even the so-called Boko Haram members themselves have labelled the movement\u2019s followers as \u201cheretics.\u201d To be frank, the movement does not compromise its beliefs or principles. People may admire them for their consistency, and others may be angered by their positions\u2014but they do not care. What matters to them is always standing for what is right. History will be fair to them. We will not allow ourselves to be gaslighted or silenced just to please anyone. The U.S. invasion of Nigeria under the pretext of stopping a so-called \u201cChristian genocide\u201d is wrong\u2014and nothing will ever make it right. We will never support such an act because we have seen their footprints in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and Libya. And if you think the U.S. cares about you, you are absolutely mistaken. They do not even care about gun violence in their own churches. Data shows that gun violence incidents at houses of worship in the U.S. occur nationwide. As of October 1, 2025, there have been 50 such incidents that year alone, resulting in 32 deaths and over 70 injuries. Have you ever heard them show concern about that? The protest in Kano by the Islamic movement was simple and clear. 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