Lawmakers for United States don introduce fresh bill wey target alleged human rights abuses for Nigeria, with possible sanctions against Fulani militias and former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
The proposed law, wey dem call Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026, aim to strengthen previous US actions on Nigeria matter and increase accountability for religious persecution and sectarian violence.
US Congressman Riley Moore disclose this one for post wey e share on X (formerly Twitter). According to am, e introduce the bill alongside Rep. Chris Smith.
“Today, I dey proud to introduce the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026 with Rep. Chris Smith,” Moore write.
The Republican lawmaker stress say United States get strong commitment to global religious freedom, talk say, “The US be Christian nation. As such, we must stand with Christians wey dey face persecution for different parts of the world.”
Moore add say the new bill build on President Donald Trump decision to designate Nigeria as Country of Particular Concern (CPC) and the recent US–Nigeria security framework agreement.
Meanwhile, Senior Counsel for Global Religious Freedom, Sean Nelson, hail the lawmakers for the move. According to am, the bill go increase accountability measures, including recommendation for sanctions against Fulani militias and former Governor Kwankwaso.
Nelson allege say Kwankwaso introduce Sharia criminal law during him time as Kano governor, wey critics say infringe on religious freedom.
The proposed legislation dey come at time wey international attention don increase over rising sectarian violence and religious tension for Nigeria.
According to details of the bill, e recommend sanctions against armed groups accused of violent attacks, and government officials wey enact or support policies wey critics believe dey violate religious freedom.
If the bill pass, e fit lead to tougher US actions against individuals and groups linked to religious violence and rights abuses for Nigeria.
