A viral post declaring that “Islam comes first over anything created, including Nigeria itself” has ignited outrage across social media, deepening the country’s already fragile religious divide.
The statement was made by SarkinFoto, a Nigerian Muslim influencer, whose tweet has drawn hundreds of thousands of views and fierce backlash from critics accusing him of promoting religious supremacy at a time of national tension.
The uproar comes amid reports of ongoing attacks on Christians in parts of Northern Nigeria and the recent designation of the country by the United States over religious freedom violations and persecution.
Many online users argue that such comments only embolden extremist narratives and undermine efforts toward religious coexistence.
While supporters defended SarkinFoto’s words as a reflection of personal faith, others condemned them as dangerous, warning that prioritizing religion over national identity fuels division in an already polarized nation.
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