The Concerned Christian Youth Forum (CCYF) has declared that the ongoing killings of Christians across Nigeria amount to nothing short of genocide, warning that attempts to deny or distort the truth will not stand.
In a statement issued on Friday by its leader, Adama Paul, the group aligned itself with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and other voices of conscience calling global attention to what it described as “the systematic persecution and extermination of Christians in Nigeria.”
The forum lamented that while the evidence of mass killings and targeted attacks on Christian communities continues to mount, “some insidious elements” have resorted to spreading falsehoods to shield the perpetrators and confuse the public.
“The truth is undeniable, yet some are still trying to twist the narrative to protect those responsible for this genocide. These paid propagandists will not succeed — their lies will be exposed,” the statement read.
The group cited growing international recognition of the crisis, noting that senators and leaders from multiple countries have recently spoken out against the violence targeting Christians in Nigeria.
It also referenced a recent act of solidarity by fans of the Romanian national football team, who displayed a banner during a World Cup qualifier match, declaring support for persecuted Christians in Nigeria.
“Their bold action shows the world is beginning to wake up to the tragedy unfolding in Nigeria,” the forum stated.
The CCYF further reminded Nigerians that from as far back as 2010, prominent figures, including now President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, had publicly condemned the brutal killings of Christians and called for an end to the violence.
“We issue a stern warning to those spreading propaganda and denying the genocide — your actions will not be forgotten. The truth will prevail, and history will remember those who stood on the side of evil as complicit in crimes against humanity,” the statement added.
The forum reaffirmed its commitment to working with CAN and other advocacy groups to seek justice for the victims, hold perpetrators accountable, and ensure that the world does not remain silent in the face of what it calls “an ongoing Christian genocide.”
