A United States representative has claimed that former President Barack Obama prevented Nigeria from being designated a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) during his administration. The claim was made amid renewed debate over Nigeria’s religious freedom record and Washington’s assessment of security challenges in the country.
According to the report, the representative argued that concerns over religious persecution and violence in Nigeria had existed for years but that the Obama administration did not move forward with a CPC designation. The issue has returned to the spotlight following recent discussions in the United States about Nigeria’s security situation and the treatment of religious communities.
The Guardian Nigeria reports that the comments were made during engagements on Nigeria’s CPC status. The designation is used by the U.S. government for countries accused of severe violations of religious freedom. The remarks add to ongoing international conversations about insecurity, religious tolerance and policy responses in Nigeria.
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