PAVE Network Dismisses Genocide Claims, Alerts Nigeria to Foreign Disinformation Plot
By Musbahu Basirka | Public Eye News | November 3, 2025 | Abuja
The Partnership for Advocacy in Violent Extremism (PAVE Network) has strongly refuted recent claims of an alleged “Christian genocide” in Nigeria, describing the narrative as a dangerous campaign of disinformation designed to destabilize the country and the African continent.
In a strongly worded statement issued on Sunday, November 2, 2025, and signed by Mr. Jaye Gaskia, Chair of the PAVE Network Steering Committee, the group cautioned against what it described as “malicious and orchestrated moves” by external actors particularly within the United States to misrepresent Nigeria’s internal security challenges as religious persecution.
Mr. Gaskia said the recent attempts to label Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” by U.S. authorities, and even threats of unilateral military action, were alarming and unjustified. He noted that while Nigeria faces serious insecurity and governance issues, there is no ongoing genocide religious or otherwise in the country.
“Yes, insecurity in Nigeria is dire, and there are unresolved historical grievances,” Mr. Gaskia stated. “But to claim that a Christian or religious genocide is taking place is absolutely false. What we are witnessing is a governance and development crisis, not a war between Christians and Muslims.”
He argued that certain global interests are promoting divisive and false narratives to undermine Nigeria’s unity and hinder Africa’s progress. According to him, the same pattern of disinformation is also being used to portray South Africa as a country committing genocide against white farmers a claim he described as equally misleading.
“Those afraid of Africa’s rising potential are spreading malicious stories to weaken our nations from within,” he added. “Nigeria and South Africa are being targeted because of their potential to lead Africa toward growth and independence.”
The PAVE Network urged Nigerian leaders to close ranks, prioritize national unity, and ensure governance works for all citizens. It also called on Nigerians to remain vigilant and resist becoming tools in externally driven campaigns of hate and division.
“This is a wake-up call for Nigerians to rise above religious and regional identities,” Mr. Gaskia emphasized. “We must reject foreign interference, hold our leaders accountable, and work together to protect our democracy and national stability.”
He further cautioned against allowing countries with histories of genocide and slavery to dictate the moral narrative on human rights in Africa, warning that such interference could spark deeper internal conflicts.
The statement concluded with an appeal for citizens to remain critical and discerning in the face of what the PAVE Network described as a “war of narratives” against Nigeria and the African continent.
Source: Public Eye News
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