The National Working Committee of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has formally written to the U.S. Congress to defend its 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, following allegations linking him to terrorism.
NNPP National Chairman Ahmed Ajuji disclosed this during an interview on Arise Television, stating that the party moved quickly to counter what it described as politically motivated accusations.
According to Ajuji, Kwankwaso was the only individual named in the allegations, while other entities mentioned were organisations.
“He was the only individual mentioned by name. All the others are organisations. We wondered why he was singled out,” Ajuji said.
He described the claims as controversial and possibly a political witch-hunt, insisting that Kwankwaso has no connection to terrorism.
The controversy follows a proposed bill introduced in the U.S. Congress by Riley Moore and Chris Smith titled the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026, which seeks greater accountability over human rights issues in Nigeria and possible sanctions against Fulani militias and individuals allegedly linked to them.
NNPP maintains that during his tenure as Governor of Kano State, Kwankwaso promoted religious harmony and peaceful coexistence.
The party says it is confident the U.S. Congress will review its explanations and clear the former Kano governor of the allegations.
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