US Bill Proposes Sanctions on Rabiu Kwankwaso

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has expressed grave concern and rejected a proposed bill in the United States===United States Congress, the 'Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act 2026 (HR 7457)', which allegedly references its leader, Rabiu Kwankwaso, in connection with claims of 'severe religious freedom violations'. The bill, proposed by US congressmen including Chris Smith and Riley Moore, seeks to impose sanctions such as visa bans and asset freezes on Rabiu Kwankwaso, Miyetti Allah, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, and other Fulani groups. The Kwankwasiyya Movement asserts that these allegations are unfounded and inconsistent with Rabiu Kwankwaso's public record, highlighting his service to Nigeria and his efforts to promote peaceful coexistence. They argue that singling him out is unfair, given similar constitutional arrangements in other Nigerian states and the US's diplomatic relations with nations incorporating Islamic jurisprudence. The movement calls on the United States===United States Congress to reject the recommendation and remove Rabiu Kwankwaso's name from the bill, suggesting political rivalry as a motive for his inclusion.