By Samuel Adeola
A US lawmaker, Riley Moore, has criticised China for warning Washington against possible military intervention in Nigeria over alleged persecution of Christians, saying Beijing cannot dictate America’s foreign policy.
In a post on his X handle, Moore backed former President Donald Trump’s threat to defend Christians in Nigeria, stressing that the US has a moral duty to protect religious freedom.
“President Trump is right to defend our brothers and sisters in Christ who face horrific persecution for their faith,” he said, accusing China of hypocrisy over its human rights record.
China had earlier cautioned the US against “interference in Nigeria’s internal affairs,” following Trump’s comments, while reaffirming support for Nigeria’s sovereignty.
The Nigerian government has also urged Trump to respect the nation’s territorial integrity and avoid any military provocation.
