JUST—IN: U.S. Congress Mulls Sanctions on 12 Northern Governors, Traditional Rulers, Judges Over Alleged Religious Persecution
A major diplomatic row appears to be brewing between Nigeria and the United States as twelve northern governors, several prominent traditional rulers, and senior judicial officers have been named in a proposed U.S. Congressional bill seeking to impose targeted sanctions over alleged complicity in what American lawmakers termed a “Christian genocide” and systemic persecution under Nigeria’s Sharia and blasphemy laws.
According to reports from Washington D.C., the bill, now before key committees in the U.S. Congress, cites widespread human rights abuses and alleged state-backed religious discrimination in parts of northern Nigeria.
If passed, the measure could lead to visa bans, asset freezes, and other diplomatic restrictions against the identified officials.
The development has already triggered diplomatic unease in Abuja, with sources hinting that the Federal Government may issue a formal response once the full contents of the bill are reviewed.
The move by U.S. lawmakers comes amid growing international scrutiny of Nigeria’s handling of religious freedom and human rights, particularly following several high-profile blasphemy cases and interfaith clashes in recent years.
LeadNaija News will continue to monitor developments and provide updates as the situation unfolds in both Washington and Abuja.
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