Deputy Governor of Kano, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has called on the United States Congress to remove the name of former Kano Governor and presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, from a proposed religious freedom bill that recommends sanctions over alleged persecution. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Press Secretary, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, the deputy governor described the allegations linking Kwankwaso to religious persecution as unfounded and misleading. ALSO READ:Labour Party, NLC seek Abure’s arrestThe bill reportedly seeks sanctions against Fulani militias and lists Kwankwaso among individuals cited over alleged religious persecution. According to him, Kwankwaso has never been indicted, prosecuted, or credibly accused of religious persecution, extremism, or human rights violations. He described Kwankwaso as a nationalist and statesman whose public service, he said, has been anchored on justice, unity, and inclusive governance.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 12, 2026 21:28 UTC