By Princess Gloria Adebajo-Fraser, MFR
President, National Patriots Movement of Nigeria
In partnership with Headlinenews.news November 2025
Nigeria Rejects a False Label
Nigeria is not a disgrace.
We reject attempts to “call a dog a bad name and hang it.”
This country is vibrant, creative, and resilient—a destination of cultural tourism and Africa’s fastest-growing economy.
To brand it as a land of religious persecution is not only false but reckless.
We therefore demand an apology from former U.S. President Donald J. Trump for his hasty pronouncement declaring Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern.”
Such a charge—made before any credible investigation—undermines trust between allies and jeopardizes reform gains built over the past two years.
Insecurity, Not Persecution
There is no religious war in Nigeria.
The nation’s challenge is terrorism, cross-border insurgency, and communal insecurity.
Both Christians and Muslims have suffered immeasurable loss.
No arm of government discriminates by faith, and the U.S. Embassy in Abuja can attest that claims of a “Christian genocide” are untrue and politically engineered.
Communal Frictions and Security Challenges — Not Religious War
Certain regions—Benue, Plateau, Kaduna, Anambra, Ondo, Kwara, and Osun States—have endured tragic communal violence.
These conflicts arise from herder–farmer rivalries over grazing and land access, not from religion.
The so-called Fulani herdsmen crisis is primarily an economic and environmental conflict, worsened by foreign bandits and non-Nigerian insurgents infiltrating porous borders.
Where affected communities are mostly Christian, the violence may appear sectarian; yet the herders themselves are not acting on religious motives—their crimes are condemned by Islam and Christianity alike.
President Tinubu has established a special agency to resolve grazing and land-use issues through modern ranching, mediation, and equitable resource management.
Security forces and community leaders are actively de-escalating reprisals.
Nigeria acknowledges the pain of those affected—but insists that these incidents are neither state-sponsored nor faith-based.
Sadly, a few individuals from these areas have exported local grievances abroad, exploiting Trump’s statement to seek sympathy and funding. This distorts the truth and tarnishes Nigeria’s image.
One Family, Two Faiths
Nigeria’s strength is coexistence.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (Muslim) and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu (Christian) represent millions of households where faiths intermix harmoniously.
That is Nigeria’s daily reality—not division, but diversity.
The Voice of the People
A HeadlineNews.News national poll (Oct 2025) revealed:
8 % support any U.S.-led intervention (mainly Southeast).
90 % are suspicious of U.S. motives and reject military action.
85 % see intervention as neo-colonialism in disguise.
68 % express total disgust at foreign interference.
88 % of Christians and Muslims confirm peaceful coexistence.
90 % insist no religious war exists.
75 % say Trump should stay out of Nigeria’s internal affairs.
The verdict is emphatic: Nigerians want cooperation, not coercion.
Leadership and Resolve
President Tinubu has modernized the nation’s security architecture, appointed new service chiefs, and initiated partnerships with international defense and technology firms for training and equipment.
> President Tinubu: “There is no religious war in Nigeria. There is insurgency, and it is being defeated. Nigerians of every faith bleed together, live together, and must rise together.”
Investor Confidence at Stake
Nigeria now draws global investment in energy, fintech, infrastructure, and agriculture.
A CPC label sends the wrong signal—raising risk perception, discouraging lenders, and threatening reforms meant to attract jobs and capital.
Analysts warn such a tag could wipe out billions in prospective foreign investment and weaken Africa’s biggest economy.
What Nigeria needs is partnership and technology support, not punitive branding.
Withdraw the CPC — It Is Unjust and Unfounded
The CPC designation was issued without full consultation or evidence.
Its continuation would invite a domino effect among U.S. allies, undoing years of diplomatic progress and painting a loyal partner in false colours.
It should be withdrawn immediately.
Law and Sovereignty
U.N. Charter Article 2(4) forbids the threat or use of force against the integrity or independence of any state.
> U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres: “Peace cannot be imposed; it must be built on inclusion, understanding, and respect for national sovereignty.”
America’s true strength has always been its fairness; coercion would contradict that legacy.
Who Is Fueling Misinformation
A handful of diaspora Nigerians, driven by political ambition, have misled congressional aides and advocacy groups.
Their claims are selective, their motives partisan. The U.S. should verify with its own Embassy before drawing conclusions.
Partnership — Not Patronage
Nigeria welcomes technical cooperation, intelligence sharing, and counter-terrorism support, but rejects coercive diplomacy.
> Prince Bolaji Akinyemi: “Diplomacy abhors a vacuum. When a country fails to speak, others will speak for it—often against it.”
Africa’s Voice
> President Cyril Ramaphosa: “Africa seeks partnership, not paternalism.”
Nigeria stands firm on that principle.
Final Appeal
Nigeria requests the immediate withdrawal of the CPC designation and a public correction of the record.
There is no genocide, no persecution, and no justification for this stigma.
> Dr. Gloria Adebajo-Fraser: “True friendship respects boundaries. Nigeria’s sovereignty is sacred; her unity unbreakable.”
Nigeria seeks partnership, not pressure — understanding, not interference.
Let truth and fairness prevail.
Princess Gloria Adebajo-Fraser MFR.
President, The National Patriots.
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Nigeria to U.S.: Withdraw Unjust CPC Label — Open Letter from National Patriots
Dear Editor,
Please find attached the official Open Letter from the National Patriots Movement of Nigeria, authored by Princess Gloria Adebajo-Fraser (MFR) and published in collaboration with HeadlineNews.News.
The statement corrects misconceptions behind the U.S. “Country of Particular Concern” designation and explains how Nigeria’s security challenges are communal and economic, not religious.
It also warns that the label threatens investor confidence and regional stability while ignoring Nigeria’s active peace and reform efforts.
For verification, interviews, or expert commentary, please contact:
Officecorrespondence2020@gmail.com.
Editor@headlinenews.news. | +234 08088811881.
Warm regards,
Communications Office
National Patriots Movement of Nigeria / HeadlineNews.News
