Forum to stage protest against ‘targeted’ attacks on christian leaders

A coalition of Christian youths has announced plans to stage a peaceful protest and rally in Abuja, citing what it describes as a series of coordinated attacks on Christianity and its leaders. The Concerned Christian Youth Forum (CCYF), in a statement signed by its convener, James Paul Adama, accused some individuals of sponsoring actions aimed […]

A coalition of Christian youths has announced plans to stage a peaceful protest and rally in Abuja, citing what it describes as a series of coordinated attacks on Christianity and its leaders.

The Concerned Christian Youth Forum (CCYF), in a statement signed by its convener, James Paul Adama, accused some individuals of sponsoring actions aimed at undermining the Christian faith.

“This protest is being organised in response to the growing disregard shown to our religion and the unacceptable actions taken against our religious leaders,” Adama stated.

According to the group, the situation has become increasingly distressing, claiming that Christianity is being deliberately targeted and disrespected in what it termed a “well-funded campaign” to provoke religious tension in the country.

Beyond issues of faith, the CCYF also used the occasion to draw attention to the broader security crisis, urging the Nigerian government to intensify efforts to curb the rising violence and bloodshed.

“We are using this protest to call the government’s attention to the alarming rise in killings across the country. Enough is enough,” the statement read.

The protest is scheduled for Tuesday, 21 May, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Unity Fountain, opposite Transcorp Hilton in the Maitama district of Abuja.

Organisers say the demonstration will be open to all Christian youths within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with free transport to be provided from key locations across the city and the six area councils.