By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo
The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has firmly rejected former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent claim that Nigeria is a “country of concern” where genocide is taking place, stressing that the nation is not embroiled in any form of religious war.
Addressing journalists in Osogbo on Thursday, MUSWEN President, Alhaji Rasak Oladejo, described Trump’s remark as “misplaced, unfounded, and potentially dangerous.” He argued that the insecurity in Nigeria affects both Muslims and Christians alike, and cannot be attributed to religious persecution or sectarian warfare.
Oladejo condemned what he described as a troubling pattern of double standards by the United States government, pointing out that Washington has remained silent about Israel’s prolonged and deadly operations in Gaza while choosing to label Nigeria a genocide-prone nation.
“It is unfortunate that the United States, which overlooks Israeli actions in Gaza, now chooses to brand Nigeria as a country of genocide. That is not only misleading but dangerous,” he said.
According to MUSWEN, the security challenges facing Nigeria — including insurgency, banditry, and ethnic clashes — stem from economic hardship, political grievances, and long-standing social issues, not religious animosity. The group reaffirmed its belief that Nigeria’s peace can only be secured through internal solutions rooted in trust, unity, and reforms.
Oladejo praised President Bola Tinubu’s current strategies to restore stability, saying MUSWEN stands behind his administration’s efforts to combat insecurity, strengthen the economy, and attract meaningful investment.
“The solution to our national challenges must come from within. What we need is trust, inclusivity, and internal reforms — not intervention from abroad. We stand with President Tinubu in every step Allah guides him to take,” he stated.
He further expressed satisfaction with the government’s moves to stabilize the economy, unify foreign exchange rates, and revive investor confidence.
Looking ahead, Oladejo announced the upcoming 10th MUSWEN Assembly, scheduled to hold on Sunday, November 16, 2025, in Gbongan, Osun State. The event, themed “Nigeria’s Economy: Any Hope for the Masses?”, is expected to raise N2 billion to support a range of humanitarian and empowerment projects.
According to him, the funds will be used to finance youth and women empowerment schemes, scholarships, and advanced skills training in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Data Informatics. MUSWEN also plans to establish a new ultramodern headquarters in Ibadan and set up healthcare centres across the six South-West states.
“Part of the funds will also be used to construct a modern MUSWEN headquarters in Ibadan and establish healthcare facilities across the six South-West states,” he added.
The organization reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful coexistence, national unity, and development, insisting that Nigeria’s challenges — however daunting — are surmountable through collaboration and sincere leadership.