By Sofiyyah Layole
African Democratic Congress (ADC) Spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi on Tuesday has faulted the Federal Government’s handling of recent international discussions surrounding alleged genocide in Nigeria, describing the administration’s response as “misdirected and embarrassing.”
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Abdullahi said the government’s approach reflects a failure to confront the root causes of insecurity in the country.
He said: “This government has refused to accept that the situation is worse than before.
“Instead of facing the real issues, they are busy trying to convince the world, and particularly former U.S. President Donald Trump, that there is no genocide happening in Nigeria. That is missing the point entirely.”
Abdullahi dismissed claims of genocide but maintained that widespread killings and violence across parts of the country remain deeply troubling.
“There is no evidence of genocide, and what is going on cannot be classified as one. But the truth is that people are being killed, and that should be the focus,” he stressed.
The former minister, who also served as the APC’s National Publicity Secretary, criticised the ruling party for what he described as the “architecture of divisive narratives” now haunting the nation.
He added: “It is karma. This government is now falling into the same ditch it dug for the Jonathan administration. The APC created this kind of rhetoric, and today it is backfiring.
“Part of the problem is that we don’t have an ambassador in crucial places. “We lack representation in rooms where Nigeria is being discussed. That vacuum is costing us.”
Abdullahi also blamed Nigeria’s lack of strong diplomatic presence abroad for its inability to properly represent national interests in key discussions.
He urged the government to focus on restoring order at home rather than trying to manage perceptions abroad.
“The priority should be controlling what’s happening within the country. We can’t control how Trump behaves; we can only fix our own issues,” Abdullahi added.
