By Johnson Taiwo
The United States House of Representatives is set to debate a new resolution that calls on the Nigerian government, led by President Bola Tinubu, to take decisive action in protecting Christian communities and returning internally displaced persons to their ancestral homes.
Throwback Times learned that the initiative is being championed by Congressman Riley Moore, who announced on Thursday night that he would formally introduce the diplomatic resolution to condemn the continued persecution of Christians in Nigeria. He praised former U.S. President Donald Trump for what he described as “incredible leadership” in defending persecuted Christians, saying Trump’s bold stance had saved countless lives.
“Thousands have been killed for their faith while the world looks away. That ends now,” Moore declared, emphasizing that the U.S. must not stay silent in the face of what he called an “existential threat” to Christians from Boko Haram, ISWAP, and armed Fulani militants in Nigeria.
According to Moore’s office, the proposed measure would compel the U.S. government to apply diplomatic, economic, and security pressure on Nigeria to safeguard Christians and other vulnerable groups. It also demands that Abuja repeal blasphemy laws, free citizens detained for their religious beliefs, and coordinate humanitarian aid directly to victims through trusted organizations.
The draft text of the resolution cites multiple coordinated attacks on churches and Christian communities, including the 2022 Pentecost Massacre, Christmas Eve 2023 killings, and the Holy Week 2025 attacks, describing them as part of a systematic campaign of religious cleansing.
Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump reignited tensions with Abuja after warning on his Truth Social platform that the U.S. could cut off aid to Nigeria and possibly “go in guns blazing” if the government fails to end the killings. Trump said he had instructed the U.S. Department of War to prepare for potential action.
Reacting to the remarks, Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed that the country remains committed to protecting citizens of all faiths, describing Nigeria as “a God-fearing nation that values tolerance, diversity, and peaceful coexistence.”
In a related development, Senator Ted Cruz has introduced a separate bill seeking sanctions on Nigerian officials accused of enabling religious violence or enforcing laws that criminalize blasphemy.
Source: Throwback Times
