The Ohanaeze Youth Council(OYC ),has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to abandon any re-election ambition, describing it as insensitive in the face of worsening insecurity across the country.
The group’s position followed the recent Jos Palm Sunday attack, where over 50 Christians were reportedly killed during the weekend in Jos.
In a joint statement issued on Tuesday,and signed by its National President General, Comrade Igboayaka O. Igboayaka, and Secretary General, Comrade Ifeanyichukwu Nweke, the council described the attack as a “calculated genocide” against Christians.
The group alleged that the violence was perpetrated by Fulani militias and jihadist elements, accusing the current administration of failing to protect lives and property.
“Nigeria has descended into a cycle of violence against innocent Christians under the Bola Ahmed Tinubu presidency,” the statement read.
“There are no proven measures or efforts to safeguard Christian communities in Northern Nigeria.”
The council further criticised what it described as a lack of credibility and competence by the Federal Government in addressing insecurity, particularly in the North.
It also referenced past claims by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, alleging ethnic cleansing, while condemning his continued detention.
According to the group, reports of attacks on Christian communities suggest a broader agenda aimed at territorial expansion and religious domination.
“It’s obvious that the persistent attacks on Christians, exemplified by the Jos Palm Sunday attack, are targeted and remain unaddressed,” the statement added.
The OYC argued that the situation has heightened fears over the safety and representation of Northern Christians, citing what it called historical marginalisation by successive governments.
It, however, proposed drastic measures, including self-governance and the creation of separate sovereign entities, as a solution to the crisis.
“At this critical point, self-governance and preservation of cultural and religious identity remain the most effective strategy,” the group said.
The council also urged the international community, including the United States under Donald Trump, to sustain pressure on Nigeria over alleged religious killings.
It warned that without urgent action, Nigeria risked becoming a “graveyard for Christians,” while calling for a referendum to redefine coexistence within the federation.
