The Kano State chapter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has called on President Bola Tinubu and the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) to immediately issue a public statement exonerating the party's National Leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, from allegations linking him to terrorism sponsorship.
In a statement issued on Friday, February 13, 2026, and signed by the Kano State Publicity Secretary, Engr. Ibrahim Karaye, the party described the accusations as baseless and unsubstantiated, insisting they amount to character assassination and could cause national embarrassment if left unaddressed.
The NNPP urged: “We are urging the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Office of the National Security Adviser to promptly issue a statement clearing the name of our National Leader, Senator Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, from accusations of sponsoring terrorism.”
The party portrayed Kwankwaso as a dedicated and patriotic Nigerian whose contributions to education, human capital development, and national progress are well-documented.
It emphasized that he has no history or involvement in extremism, violence, or any form of terrorism, and that such claims are inconsistent with his public record.
The statement concluded by reiterating the demand: “We call on the Presidency and the Office of the NSA to immediately issue a statement exonerating our National Leader from these allegations.”
This appeal follows heightened scrutiny on Kwankwaso after his name appeared in the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026 (HR 7457), a bill introduced in the US Congress.
The legislation proposes targeted sanctions, including visa restrictions and asset freezes, against individuals and groups accused of contributing to religious freedom violations and persecution in Nigeria, particularly naming Fulani militias, Miyetti Allah associations, and specifically Kwankwaso.
The allegations appear tied to concerns over religious extremism, Sharia implementation in northern states, and broader insecurity involving communal violence often linked to herder-farmer clashes.
Kwankwaso, who served as Kano governor during periods when Sharia was enforced in the state, has been defended by allies as not being a fundamentalist, with critics arguing his inclusion is selective and politically motivated.
The controversy has sparked reactions across Nigeria's political landscape, including from former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai, who suggested the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) might be influencing the US move due to Kwankwaso's refusal to join the party and rumors of potential alliances elsewhere.
NNPP chieftains and supporters have dismissed the claims as unfounded, with some describing them as part of pre-2027 election intrigues aimed at discrediting opposition figures.
No official response from the Presidency or the NSA had been reported as of the publication date, amid ongoing debates about political persecution, international interference in Nigerian affairs, and the need for clear distinctions between legitimate security concerns and smear campaigns.
The NNPP's Kano chapter stressed the importance of swift clarification to protect Kwankwaso's reputation and prevent further damage to Nigeria's image.
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