US Senator Ted Cruz has warned that he will publicly name Nigerian officials he believes are responsible for violence against Christians in the country.
In a post on his official X account, Cruz emphasized the need to hold these officials accountable for their alleged role in enabling the persecution of Christians.
He thanked President Donald Trump for designating Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) and expressed his commitment to pushing legislation that would impose sanctions on Nigerian officials responsible for the violence.
Cruz stated that he intends to be “very explicit” about the identities of Nigerian officials he believes are complicit in the violence.
He has been pushing for legislation to designate Nigeria as a CPC and impose sanctions on officials responsible for religious persecution.
The CPC status places nations under closer US scrutiny and may lead to sanctions against government officials.
The Nigerian government has dismissed allegations of religious persecution, insisting that security challenges in the country are criminal and not faith-based.
Cruz’s statement comes after Trump’s administration designated Nigeria as a CPC, citing widespread attacks on Christian communities and alleged government inaction.
The designation highlights the ongoing concerns about religious freedom in Nigeria and the need for international attention and action to protect vulnerable communities.
