Rabiu Kwankwaso has alleged that political enemies in Nigeria submitted his name to the US Congress over a proposed sanctions bill tied to alleged religious freedom violations in Kano.
Former presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has claimed that “indigenous enemies” submitted his name to the United States Congress over a proposed sanctions bill linked to alleged religious freedom violations.
The proposed “Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026” seeks sanctions, including visa bans and asset freezes, against Kwankwaso and other groups.
Speaking on Arise Television’s “Prime Time” on Monday, Kwankwaso denied responsibility for the introduction of Sharia law in Kano.
“My name was submitted by our enemies here in this country to the US Congress,” he said.
“We studied it, and we realized that it was very important. And we have not seen anything there that actually should stop us.”
Kwankwaso added that critics were now unfairly blaming him for the implementation of Sharia in Kano.
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