Northern youth leader and political commentator, Sani Buhari Waspapping, has criticized the growing claims of a supposed “Christian genocide” in Nigeria, describing it as a foreign-sponsored campaign meant to destabilize the country before the 2027 general elections.
In a statement shared through his verified X account (formerly Twitter), Waspapping cautioned that Northerners should not be deceived by what he called divisive political tactics allegedly linked to Labour Party candidate Peter Obi and his online supporters. He accused them of reviving the same religious tension that nearly caused serious conflict during the 2023 elections.
“Like I’ve said many times before, any Northerner willing to vote for Peter Obi in 2027 is an enemy of the North and Islam — there’s no sugarcoating it,” Waspapping stated. “His silence, and that of his associates like Serah Ibrahim, on the false ‘Christian genocide’ narrative only confirms my point.”
The activist further claimed that the Obidient movement is intentionally spreading misinformation about alleged religious persecution to win foreign sympathy and attract outside influence. He pointed out that Omoyele Sowore and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) had already dismissed the genocide story as false.
Waspapping called on Northerners and other Nigerians to stay alert and reject fake news capable of causing division among citizens. He described Obi’s supporters as “a desperate group playing with fire just to regain political relevance.”
“This is not about faith — it’s about patriotism,” he added. “Nigeria’s unity must come before anyone’s political ambition.”