The Muslim League Unity Group has cautioned against what it described as foreign-driven misinformation capable of inflaming religious tension and eroding trust among Nigerians. In a statement jointly signed by Ahmed Umar Daudu and Yunusa Bala Maikafi, the group alleged that some foreign-based organisations are spreading misleading narratives about religious persecution in Nigeria, particularly claims directed at the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The group warned that such reports, often amplified from outside the country, risk distorting the realities on the ground and undermining Nigeria’s long-standing tradition of religious coexistence.
According to the statement, certain groups—especially from the United States—have promoted allegations of targeted violence against specific religious communities, a development it described as both unverified and potentially destabilising as the 2027 general elections approach. It also faulted comments attributed to U.S. Senator Ted Cruz concerning reported attacks on Christian institutions in Nigeria, describing the remarks as capable of inflaming tensions rather than fostering understanding.
The group further rejected claims linked to Kimberly Daniels, including calls for the removal of the Minister of State for Defence, Mohammed Bello Matawalle, saying they were politically motivated and lacked credible evidence. While emphasising the need for accountability in public office, the group noted that scrutiny of officials, including the Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, must be based on verified facts and due process, not external pressure or religious bias. It also pointed to what it described as a pattern of foreign accusations against prominent Nigerian figures such as the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, former Kano State governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and President Tinubu.
Defending Matawalle, the group said there is no record of any court conviction, official indictment, or audit report directly implicating him in wrongdoing, either during his tenure as Zamfara State governor or in his current role. It added that attempts to link government officials to extremist activities should be backed by verifiable evidence, warning against conclusions driven by speculation or bias. The group acknowledged that security challenges are not unique to Nigeria, noting that countries across the world also grapple with similar threats.
It urged both local and international actors to avoid narratives that could deepen religious divisions. The statement called for restraint, mutual respect and a commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s unity and tradition of peaceful religious coexistence.