Former Presidential Adviser Udenta Udenta has said the narrative surrounding what some describe as a Christian genocide in Nigeria predates the administration of President Bola Tinubu, arguing that the issue should be understood within a broader historical context.
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Udenta addressed ongoing debates over insecurity, sectarian tensions and accusations tied to religiously motivated violence. He said framing the issue as one that began under the current administration ignores the longer history of conflict and insecurity that has troubled parts of the country for years.
Udenta argued that while concerns over attacks and religious tensions remain serious, attributing the origins of the narrative solely to the Tinubu administration is inaccurate. According to him, “When we talk about even Christian Genocide narrative, it didn’t start from Bola Ahmed Tinubu, let’s face it.”
The former presidential adviser said the roots of the debate stretch back across previous administrations and should be examined through the broader realities of insecurity, insurgency and communal violence. He suggested that reducing the issue to a problem unique to the current government oversimplifies a far more complex national challenge.
His remarks come amid continued national and international discussions over violence affecting communities in parts of Nigeria, including debates over whether such attacks are driven by terrorism, criminality, ethnic tensions or religious persecution.
Udenta’s comments add to wider conversations about how insecurity is framed in political and public discourse, particularly as differing interpretations continue to shape responses to the crisis.
He maintained that while the current administration must address insecurity decisively, historical context is important in understanding how the narrative developed and why it remains contentious.
Observers say the remarks may further fuel debate over the characterization of violence in Nigeria and the responsibilities of successive governments in addressing it…..See More
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