The New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP has rejected a move by some United States lawmakers to blacklist its leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, over alleged severe religious freedom violations. The proposal reportedly seeks to impose a visa ban and freeze his assets.
The party was reacting to a bill sponsored in the US Congress which also names the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association and a Fulani ethnic militia in connection with the allegations.
In a statement on Wednesday, the NNPP National Publicity Secretary, Ladipo Johnson, said Senator Kwankwaso had no involvement in religious persecution and described the move as unjustified.
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The party called on US lawmakers, including Representatives Riley Moore and Chris Smith, to conduct a thorough investigation and clear Mr Kwankwaso of the allegations.
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