Buhari Counters Trump on Alleged Christian Genocide in Nigeria

Late Nigerian President Buhari confronted US President Trump over allegations of Christian genocide in Nigeria during a 2018 White House meeting. Buhari explained that the clashes between farmers and herders were not religiously motivated but stemmed from cultural and environmental pressures, including population growth and climate change.

Buhari highlighted the historical context of conflicts in Nigeria, referencing issues like cattle movement and the destabilization of Libya after Gaddafi's fall. The Nigerian government's efforts to address rural violence and insurgency were also discussed, dispelling the notion of religious violence in the country.