Nigeria Must Not Stand with Genocide

By Abubakar Siddique Mohammed 

The moral blindness of our political leadership is becoming ever more alarming. At a time when the world is witnessing the unspeakable atrocities being committed against the people of Gaza, even nations with long histories of unwavering support for Israel are beginning to distance themselves. Yet, Nigeria’s silence—and worse, any hint of complicity—speaks volumes.

Do our leaders not understand that aligning with those responsible for mass atrocities not only betrays our moral obligations but also emboldens those who seek to weaken, divide, or even dismantle Nigeria? Such a posture offers our adversaries deeper insight into our vulnerabilities, while stripping us of the moral capital we so desperately need in an increasingly unstable world.

This must be resisted. Every Nigerian of conscience must raise their voice against any policy or gesture that signals solidarity with those perpetrating genocide. To do otherwise is to dine with the architects of human suffering and to willingly smear our nation’s reputation in the blood of the innocent.

Let us not forget: South Africa has brought Israel before the International Court of Justice, charging it with crimes against humanity for its actions in Gaza. By even appearing to side with the perpetrators, we risk not only international condemnation but the erosion of our standing as a nation that once stood firmly against apartheid and oppression.

History will remember where Nigeria stood in this moment. Let it be on the side of justice, not complicity and not sycophancy.

Abubakar Siddique Mohammed is from the Centre for Democratic Development Research and Training (CEDDERT),
Zaria