Northern elders in Nigeria have rejected a proposal by some top politicians in the United States calling for a possible break-up of Nigeria as a way to restore peace and end the killing of Christians in the country.
Following statements reportedly made by senior U.S. lawmakers, the proposed break-up of Nigeria was presented as a potential solution to the persistent insecurity and what they described as the ongoing genocide of Christians. According to the proposal, the issue would be discussed further when they eventually meet President Donald Trump. Many Nigerians are said to welcome this intervention, except for some leaders in the northern part of the country.
Based on this development, northern elders are reportedly unsettled and divided over the proposal. Information reaching our correspondent in Washington indicates that these U.S. lawmakers intend to pursue the matter to a logical conclusion, stating that they can no longer watch Christians in Nigeria being killed daily without decisive action.
Another striking aspect of the reaction is the claim by northern elders that they live peacefully with their Christian brothers and that no one can divide Nigeria. Many Nigerians have dismissed these claims as dishonest, asking why the killings of Christians in northern Nigeria were not stopped if true peace existed.
Now that the idea of breaking up Nigeria is being openly discussed at the international level, northern elders are reportedly calling for emergency meetings on the issue. In the view of many observers, this response has come too late, as decisive action should have been taken long ago to protect lives and restore peace.
Nigeria’s unity cannot be sustained without justice, security, and equal protection for all citizens. The rejection of international proposals by northern elders raises serious questions, especially in the face of continued violence. As global attention increases, Nigerians and their leaders are being challenged to confront the root causes of insecurity rather than dismiss external pressure. For many, lasting peace will only come when human lives are truly valued and protected across all regions of the country.
By Viewers Corner News