Ted Cruz Urges Tinubu to Halt Lobbying as Christian Attacks Escalate
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has accused President Bola Tinubu of diverting funds to U.S. lobbyists to downplay the rising violence against Christians in Nigeria. Cruz says Nigerian officials are more focused on managing criticism abroad than protecting religious minorities at home. He has sponsored the Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act, 2025, which would sanction any government figures found facilitating persecution or enforcing blasphemy and Sharia laws. Cruz also highlighted that the U.S. already knows which officials are responsible and praised former President Trump’s readiness to consider military action. Critics argue this lobbying effort distracts from the urgent need to end mass killings. Many Nigerians believe the government should prioritise measures to safeguard Christian communities rather than funding a PR campaign overseas.
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