- US Congressman accuses Kwankwaso of aiding Christian persecution.
- Claim follows Kwankwaso rejecting Trump’s genocide statement.
- Congressman cites Kwankwaso signing Sharia law in Kano.
- Kwankwaso says insecurity is not religious and wants US support, not pressure.
A member of the United States Congress, Riley M. Moore, has alleged that former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso played a role in what he described as the ongoing Christian genocide in Nigeria. Moore’s accusation came shortly after Kwankwaso openly criticized former US President Donald Trump for declaring that Nigeria is experiencing religious genocide.
Kwankwaso, reacting on his X (formerly Twitter) platform, rejected Trump’s position, reminding the United States that Nigeria is a sovereign nation dealing with security challenges affecting citizens of all belief systems.
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He wrote “Our country faces threats from outlaws across different regions, and these threats do not recognize religion, ethnicity, or political affiliation.”
Kwankwaso argued that what Nigeria needs from the US is not pressure that could increase tension, but support through advanced technology to help security agencies combat criminality.
But Congressman Moore fired back immediately, accusing Kwankwaso of hypocrisy. Moore shared a 2000 BBC archive showing Kwankwaso signing a bill that introduced Sharia law in Kano State during his tenure as governor.
Moore responded: “Governor, do you care to comment on your own complicity in the death of Christians? You instituted Sharia law. You signed the law that makes so-called blasphemy punishable by death.”
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Moore has previously voiced support for the US taking military action against Nigeria if the country fails to address what he refers to as “religious persecution of Christians.” His latest remarks escalate tensions, as the accusation suggests Kwankwaso enabled a system that allegedly fuels attacks against Christians.
Kwankwaso has not issued any further response to Moore’s allegation as pressure continues to build from international human-rights advocates.
