US sanctions bill: NNPP defends Kwankwaso, alleges blackmail

US sanctions bill: NNPP defends Kwankwaso, alleges blackmail


“We recall that as governor of Kano State, Senator Kwankwaso ensured that the Boko Haram sect was wiped out of the state and his close relationships with Christian leaders in Kano and across the country attest to his credibility as a national leader and statesman. “These are the facts, which we think, should guide the Congress and its leaders, particularly Reps Riley Moore and Chris Smith to do a thorough investigation on the credibility of our leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso so that Justice is done to his noble name and cleared of such undue embarrassment,” Johnson added. In late 2025, Trump redesignated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern over severe violations of religious freedom, a move rejected by the Nigerian government, which maintains that the country’s security challenges are multifaceted and not a religious war.

Author: Punch Newspapers


Published at: 2026-02-11 21:39:36

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