The Taraba Renaissance Group (TRG) has condemned a recent report by Amnesty International, accusing the global human rights organization of peddling a misleading and inflammatory narrative intended to incite religious tension and destabilize Northern Nigeria.

In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, the Chairperson of the group, Bridget Grace Adamu, described the report as a “dangerous fabrication” that misrepresents the relationship between Muslims and Christians in the region.

According to Adamu, the report portrays an exaggerated and one-sided account of religious conflict in states such as Taraba, Kaduna, Benue, and Plateau, feeding into what she called a “predetermined agenda” designed to sow division and unrest.

“The Taraba Renaissance Group categorically rejects the latest report by Amnesty International, which falsely paints Northern Nigeria as a region in perpetual religious conflict,” she said.

“This report is not only misleading but also a shameful distortion of facts, aimed at exacerbating tensions among already fragile communities.”

Adamu accused Amnesty of consistently producing reports that lack balance, alleging that the organization often overlooks context and nuance in favor of narratives that align with external interests.

“Amnesty International has a track record of releasing reports that, while ostensibly focused on human rights, are riddled with inaccuracies and bias. The data in their latest publication is grossly inflated and serves only to provoke mistrust and hostility between religious groups,” she added.

The TRG emphasized that the report’s claims about inter-religious hostility are not only inaccurate but also dangerous, warning that such narratives could inflame existing tensions and provide fuel for political actors and foreign interests seeking to undermine the stability of the region.

“This report serves the agenda of destabilization long supported by both international actors and local collaborators—especially politically frustrated individuals who benefit from division and chaos,” Adamu stated.

She argued that the underlying motive of such publications is to weaken Northern Nigeria economically, socially, and politically, by portraying it as ungovernable and rife with religious extremism.

“As a group committed to unity and progress in Taraba and the broader Northern region, we urge Nigerians to reject this divisive portrayal and to see it for what it is—a deliberate attempt to fracture our society for foreign and political gain.”

The TRG called on citizens, particularly those in the states referenced in the report, to focus on building intercommunal cooperation and preserving the hard-earned peace among diverse religious and ethnic groups.

“We must not allow ourselves to be pawns in this dangerous game. It is time to rise above such propaganda and invest in initiatives that promote peace, dialogue, and mutual respect,” the statement continued.

The group also appealed to the Nigerian government to take firm steps in countering the spread of misinformation that threatens national unity.

“We urge the federal government to challenge the dissemination of misleading reports that undermine social cohesion. Protecting our communities from harmful foreign narratives must be a national priority.”

The group reaffirmed its commitment to promoting unity, peace, and sustainable development in the North, insisting that no external force should be allowed to derail the region’s progress.