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US Senator Ted Cruz has accused the Nigerian government of using public relations lobbying to mask the killing of Christians, expressing disappointment over Nigeria’s $9 million engagement of a US lobbying firm to communicate its actions on protecting Christians.
Cruz, who proposed the ‘Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act of 2025’, reiterated his stance in an X post, saying Nigerian officials have “created an environment that facilitates mass violence against Christians.” He was reacting to a US House amendment bill that would increase withholding of assistance to Nigeria from 50% to 100%. Meanwhile, former APC spokesman Timi Frank alleged the Presidency is deceiving Nigerians over Trump’s letter.
Key Points:
Ted Cruz accused Nigeria of using lobbying to mask Christian killings.
Nigeria hired DCI Group for $9 million to lobby the US government.
Cruz proposed the ‘Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act of 2025’.
US House passed an amendment to withhold 100% of assistance to Nigeria.
Timi Frank alleged the Presidency is deceiving Nigerians over Trump’s letter.
The $9 million lobbying contract has drawn criticism from US lawmakers, who view it as an attempt to deflect concerns. For the Nigerian government, the challenge is to address the underlying security and religious freedom issues rather than relying on public relations campaigns to manage its international image.
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