The Biafra Republic Government in Exile (BRGIE) has claimed responsibility for promoting the narrative of “Christian genocide in Nigeria” currently gaining attention in the United States Congress. Acting Prime Minister of BRGIE, Ogechukwu Nkere, revealed that the group played a significant behind-the-scenes role in influencing discussions that led to the Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act of 2025, sponsored by US Senator Ted Cruz.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, Nkere said that BRGIE had been actively lobbying American lawmakers for over a year to expose alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. He disclosed that he personally met with Senator Cruz and other top officials in Washington D.C. to discuss the matter, emphasizing that the bill marks a major victory for Biafrans and Nigerian Christians.

Nkere stated that BRGIE worked with international attorneys and lobbying firms to ensure that the United States government understood the depth of religious violence in Nigeria. He hailed Senator Cruz’s legislation as a “historic game-changer” and warned that the group would not hesitate to provide names of Nigerian officials allegedly involved in human rights violations for possible sanctions.

“The discussion of Christian genocide in Nigeria by the US Congress is not accidental. We have promoted this narrative through a coordinated and strategic effort,” Nkere said. He added that the campaign aims to normalize the idea of Biafra’s independence in international circles, positioning it as a safe homeland for Nigeria’s Christian population.

Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, dismissed the genocide claims as false and politically motivated. He maintained that there is no systemic targeting of Christians in Nigeria. Similarly, the National Assembly has also rejected the narrative, describing it as misleading and capable of damaging the country’s image globally.