Tinubu dismisses allegations of religious genocide, commissions projects in Imo

By Kunle Sanni –

President Bola Tinubu has dismissed claims of religious genocide in Nigeria, describing them as baseless and intended to sow division among citizens.

Speaking on Tuesday at the unveiling of a book chronicling 10 years of the All Progressives Congress (APC) government, authored by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, the President said no religion in Nigeria was under threat.

“Here, no faith is under siege, no community is excluded. Our churches, mosques, and traditional shrines stand side by side – not as rivals, but as symbols of the unity that binds us,” Tinubu told dignitaries gathered at the Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu Convention Centre in Owerri.

The President cautioned against external attempts to define Nigeria’s identity, stressing that the country’s diversity remained a strength.

As part of his visit, Tinubu commissioned several projects in Imo State, including the Owerri-Mbaise-Umuahia road, the Assumpta Twin Flyover, and the Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu Convention Centre.

The event was attended by prominent political figures, including APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, former party chairmen Adams Oshiomhole and Abdullahi Ganduje, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, former Senate Presidents Anyim Pius Anyim and Ahmad Lawan, as well as governors from APC-controlled states and Abia State Governor Alex Otti.

Reviewing the APC’s performance since assuming power in 2015, Tinubu said the party had stabilised Nigeria’s economy, invested in infrastructure, and strengthened accountability in public finance. While acknowledging mistakes, he maintained that the APC had set Nigeria on a better course.

“APC may not be perfect, but we are purposeful. And we will not allow Nigeria to return to the wasted years of drift,” he said.