The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has frowned at United States President, Donald Trump, for saying that Christians are being killed in Nigeria.
Naijaonpoint reports that Akiolu, during his 82nd birthday at his palace on Sunday, described Trump’s comment as incorrect and capable of creating unnecessary tension.
The monarch said that Nigerians of different faiths had coexisted peacefully for decades, noting that both Christians and Muslims share common communities, celebrations, and challenges, reinforcing unity despite occasional security issues.
According to him, Trump’s remarks misrepresent Nigeria’s reality and unfairly portray the nation and urged Nigerians to maintain peaceful coexistence and avoid allowing religion, ethnicity, or politics to create unnecessary conflict.
Akiolu emphasised that national unity remains essential and warned that Nigeria cannot afford internal division at a critical period of economic and security reforms.
The traditional ruler stated that criminal activities and terrorism in parts of the country are not directed at any religion but are acts of misguided individuals and groups, adding that careless comments can damage Nigeria’s global image.
He said, “This comment by the US President is not only incorrect but can create unnecessary tension in Nigeria, something we cannot afford now.
“I also want to use this opportunity to call for Lagos to be granted special recognition because of its huge population and central role in Nigeria’s economy.
“The city had served as an economic powerhouse since the colonial era and continues to shoulder national responsibilities that demand federal support.”
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