The National Democratic Coalition (NADECO Inc.) has strongly condemned the “ongoing genocide in Nigeria” and commended the United States government for what it views as a willingness to intervene. The group expressed its hearty welcome for the US government’s designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), citing the Nigerian government’s alleged “complicity in and support of the genocidal killing of Christians in Nigeria.”
NADECO stated that the CPC designation underscores the international community’s recognition of the gravity of the situation and the need for collective action. The group condemned what it called the roles of the Buhari and current Tinubu administrations in “perpetuating this genocide” over the past eight years, claiming the evidence of these atrocities is overwhelming. NADECO called on President Tinubu to resign immediately if he can no longer protect the lives and property of Nigerian citizens, whether Christian, Muslim, or atheist, arguing that sovereignty does not empower the administration to “murder its citizens and plunder the country.”
The group specifically commended the US government for its decision to consider “further action, including potential military intervention,” to bring an end to the atrocities. NADECO stated that it supports the US government’s efforts to protect the lives of innocent Nigerians and hold perpetrators accountable for their crimes. The press release also expressed deep concern over China’s offer of support for the Nigerian government in this matter, urging Beijing to reconsider its stance and prioritise the lives of Nigerians over its economic interests, which NADECO alleged are linked to “illegal mining.”
NADECO also criticised the European Union (EU) and Britain for their “usual support for the Nigerian government,” stating that the Nigerian people are not seeking aid but an end to the killings. The group noted that Nigerians understand who is killing them and that the EU seems either unaware of the killings or is engaging in “double standards and the height of their usual diplomatic maneuvering.” NADECO concluded by urging the international community to continue pressuring the Tinubu administration to take concrete steps to end the genocide.
