The Concerned Christian Youth Forum (CCYF) has described the ongoing killings of Christians across Nigeria as outright genocide, warning that any attempt to deny or distort the reality of the situation will not stand.
In a statement issued on Friday by its leader, Adama Paul, the group expressed solidarity with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and other concerned voices drawing global attention to what it termed the “systematic persecution and extermination of Christians in Nigeria.”
The forum lamented that despite mounting evidence of targeted attacks on Christian communities, certain individuals and groups continue to spread misinformation aimed at protecting the perpetrators and misleading the public.
“The truth is undeniable, yet some are still trying to twist the narrative to protect those responsible for this genocide. These paid propagandists will not succeed — their lies will be exposed,” the statement read.
The CCYF noted that international awareness of the crisis is growing, citing recent remarks by foreign lawmakers and leaders who have spoken out against the violence targeting Christians in Nigeria.
It also referenced a recent show of solidarity from fans of the Romanian national football team, who displayed a banner during a World Cup qualifier expressing support for persecuted Christians in Nigeria.
“Their bold action shows that the world is beginning to wake up to the tragedy unfolding in Nigeria,” the forum stated.
The group further recalled that as far back as 2010, prominent Nigerians, including now-President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, had condemned the killings and called for decisive action to end the bloodshed.
“We issue a stern warning to those spreading propaganda and denying the genocide — your actions will not be forgotten. The truth will prevail, and history will remember those who stood on the side of evil as complicit in crimes against humanity,” the statement added.
The forum reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with CAN and other advocacy organizations to seek justice for victims, ensure accountability for perpetrators, and sustain global awareness of what it insists is “an ongoing Christian genocide.”