No religious war in Nigeria, Trump’s genocide claim misplaced — MUSWEN

The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has dismissed claims by former U.S. President Donald Trump that Nigeria is a “country of concern” due to alleged genocide, insisting that the nation is not engaged in any religious war, THE PRIME NEWS reports.

Speaking to journalists in Osogbo on Thursday, MUSWEN President Alhaji Rasak Oladejo described Trump’s statement as “misplaced and unfounded,” arguing that both Muslims and Christians have equally suffered from insecurity and insurgency in the country. He further criticized what he called a double standard by the United States.

“It is unfortunate that the United States, which overlooks Israeli actions in Gaza, now chooses to brand Nigeria as a country of genocide. That is not only misleading but dangerous,” Oladejo said.

He emphasized that insurgency and ethnic conflicts in Nigeria are largely socio-economic and political, not religious. The group expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing efforts to tackle insecurity and promote national stability.

“The solution to our national challenges must come from within. What we need is trust, inclusivity, and internal reforms — not intervention from abroad. We stand with President Tinubu in every step Allah guides him to take,” Oladejo said, noting approval of the president’s initiatives to stabilize the economy, unify exchange rates, and attract investment.

Oladejo also announced MUSWEN’s 10th Assembly, themed “Nigeria’s Economy: Any Hope for the Masses?”, scheduled for Sunday, November 16, 2025, in Gbongan, Osun State. The assembly aims to raise N2 billion for youth and women empowerment programs, scholarships, and advanced skills training in fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Data Informatics.

“Part of the funds will also be used to construct a modern MUSWEN headquarters in Ibadan and establish healthcare facilities across the six South-West states,” Oladejo added.