The Oduwa People’s Assembly (OPA) has criticized Amnesty International over what it described as biased and selective reporting on killings in Nigeria, particularly in Benue and Plateau states.

In a statement issued Monday by its leader, Rechard Olatunji Kayode, OPA accused Amnesty of ignoring violence and mass killings in the South-East, allegedly perpetrated by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN).

Kayode challenged the credibility of Amnesty’s data, alleging that its reports are influenced by Western funding and ideological bias.

“Amnesty International, rather than being a victim, is culpable in shaping narratives that can mislead the public and policymakers,” he said.

OPA noted that the organization has yet to clarify the sources of its statistics—whether from Nigerian police, DSS, or the military—while failing to report the deaths of over 240 security personnel allegedly killed by separatist groups in the South-East.

The group also recalled Amnesty’s role in amplifying unverified allegations against the military in the Tudun Biri incident, where claims of mass graves were later questioned.

“History has shown how international human rights groups, under the guise of transparency, have contributed to destabilizing nations,” Kayode added.

He referenced global controversies involving Amnesty, including allegations of bias in conflicts like Gaza-Israel and Ukraine.

OPA urged Nigerians to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration and reject what it termed external efforts to destabilize the country.

It praised the government’s achievements in restoring peace and reducing violence in the North-West, North-East, and North-Central regions.

The group concluded by reaffirming its commitment to challenging what it views as Amnesty’s campaign to discredit Nigeria’s government and mislead the public through unbalanced reporting.