President Bola Tinubu has rejected allegations of religious persecution in Nigeria, describing such claims as baseless.
He made this known on Tuesday in Owerri, Imo State, during the public presentation of a book titled A Decade of Impactful Progressive Governance in Nigeria, authored by Governor Hope Uzodimma.
The President stressed that there is harmony among Christians and Muslims across the country, insisting that stories of persecution are false.
“There’s no religious persecution in Nigeria. It’s a lie from the pit of hell. I have always believed in good governance, and since I assumed office, I have focused on your welfare. Today, Nigerians can confidently say we have well-equipped hospitals, and we can treat critical illnesses such as cancer,” Tinubu said.
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His remarks come in response to widespread reactions following claims by American television host Bill Maher, who alleged on his programme Real Time with Bill Maher that Christians were being systematically killed in Nigeria. Maher suggested that as many as 500,000 Christians had lost their lives, a statement that quickly spread online, amplified by international influencers such as Radio Genoa, an anti-Islamic commentator on X.
Reiterating his administration’s priorities, Tinubu assured Nigerians that economic growth and prosperity would soon be visible across the country.
“Nigeria’s economy just turned a corner, and you will receive prosperity; those talking negatively about this country should stop saying so. Just be patient, as all Nigerians will feel the prosperity in due time; don’t be corrupt,” he said.
