By Ibrahim Muhammad Kano The Kwankwasiyya Movement has expressed grave concern over a US Congressional Bill, Nigeria Religious F...
By Ibrahim Muhammad Kano
The Kwankwasiyya Movement has expressed grave concern over a US Congressional Bill, Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act 2026 (HR 7457), alleging it falsely links their leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, to "severe religious freedom violations".
The Movement's spokesperson, Dr. Habibu Sale Mohammed, described the claims as "unfounded, misleading, and inconsistent" with Senator Kwankwaso's public record. They highlight his decades-long service as a politician, including roles as Governor of Kano State, Minister of Defence, and Senator, with no credible accusations of religious persecution or extremism.
The statement questions why Kwankwaso is being singled out when similar Sharia-based systems exist in other states, suggesting bias. It notes US relations with countries incorporating Islamic jurisprudence, arguing Nigeria's legal pluralism shouldn't be treated differently without evidence.
Kwankwaso's record shows efforts to curb extremism and promote peaceful coexistence, including pairing with a Christian running mate in 2023. The Movement urges the US Congress to reject the recommendation, remove Kwankwaso's name, and not let the bill be used for "personal scores".
The statement insists allegations must be fact-based, not assumptions, and affirms Kwankwaso as a nationalist, democrat, and statesman committed to justice, unity, and inclusive governance.
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