Kwankwassiya, NNPP reject US sanctions on Kwankwaso, allege blackmail

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

50% : It also urges the designation of certain Fulani militias as terrorist organisations and mandates annual reports on Nigeria's compliance with the International Religious Freedom Act.
46% : Their reactions followed the introduction of the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026 in the US Congress, which recommends sanctions against Kwankwaso, Miyetti Allah groups and alleged Fulani militias over claims of religious persecution in Nigeria.
37% : The party's National Publicity Secretary, Ladipo Johnson, said it was curious that Kwankwaso was being singled out for alleged religious freedom violations he "knows nothing about".
27% : Background The US bill, sponsored by Representative Riley Moore and others, seeks to address alleged religious persecution in Nigeria and proposes visa bans and asset freezes on individuals and groups accused of severe violations of religious freedom.

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