Fresh controversy don burst as US lawmaker accuse Matawalle of trying to silence her over Nigeria killings, with American politician Kimberly Daniels saying no attempt go stop her from speaking on insecurity for the country.
Daniels, wey be member of Florida House of Representatives and Chairwoman of United World Congress of Diplomats (UN-WCD), make the allegation during Facebook live broadcast.
She claim say Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, try to suppress international attention on killings wey dey happen for parts of Nigeria.
Allegation of pressure and influence
According to Daniels, after she talk about what she describe as targeted killings of Christians for Nigeria, some people wey she link to Matawalle begin put pressure on her.
She also allege say dem try discredit her report and even “buy support” from some US lawmakers to counter her position.
Daniels talk say one unnamed American lawmaker was allegedly persuaded to defend Nigeria defence leadership publicly.
She claim say she receive evidence of communication, including prepared statements and materials wey supposed support the minister’s position.
“I no go keep quiet”
The US lawmaker insist say she no go allow anybody silence her, adding say she get constitutional right to speak on human rights matters.
“I dey speak for people wey say dem dey under attack,” Daniels talk, stressing say her aim na to call for investigation, not to accuse without proof.
Report on Nigeria insecurity
The controversy follow report wey Daniels release on April 14, 2026, through UN-WCD, wey highlight rising violence for North Central and North West Nigeria.
The report mention attacks during Easter period for states like Plateau, Kaduna and Nasarawa, and question difference between government assurances and reality on ground.
Call for action
The document also raise concern about leadership of defence ministry, urging President Bola Tinubu to review Matawalle position and order transparent investigation.
Daniels say her findings base on testimonies from affected communities, Nigerian diaspora and UN-WCD network across countries like US, UK, Ghana and Canada.
Tension over Nigeria security
The issue don add to ongoing debate about Nigeria security situation, as stakeholders continue to demand stronger action and accountability from government.
So far, there is no official response yet from Matawalle regarding the allegations.
