MPAC faults U.S. delegation for “sectarian” engagement during Nigeria visit

The Muslim Public Affairs Centre, MPAC, has criticised a recent visit by a United States congressional delegation to Nigeria, alleging that members of the team engaged in “sectarian” and “biased” consultations.

In a statement released on Tuesday, MPAC singled out U.S. Congressman Riley Moore, who has previously promoted claims of “Christian genocide” in Nigeria.

The organisation said Moore wrote on X that he travelled “in the name of the Lord and on behalf of the American people,” noting his meetings with Catholic bishops Wilfred Anagbe and Isaac Dugu, as well as Tiv traditional ruler James Ioruza, during a visit to Benue State.

MPAC said Moore’s exclusive engagement with Christian and traditional…