No evidence linking Kwankwaso to any extremist group — NNPP

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has rejected a proposed bill seeking to impose sanctions, including a visa ban and asset freeze, on its national leader and former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, describing the move as unjust and malicious.

The party’s campaign secretary, Folashade Aliu, made the remarks on Friday while reacting to the bill, which also listed the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) and Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Aliu said there was no credible evidence linking Kwankwaso to any extremist organisation.

“There is no evidence that it’s aligned to this group. They have not seen anything,” she said, adding that any proof, if it exists, should be made public.

Aliu questioned the rationale behind singling out one individual in a country with an estimated population of over 260 million people, particularly on an issue as sensitive as religion and terrorism.

“How can anybody in their right senses put up a bill that is as important as talking about religion and terrorism and single out one individual in this country?” she asked.

She argued that even a small fraction of Nigeria’s population occupying leadership positions would still amount to a significant number of people capable of contributing to solutions to national challenges.

According to her, the decision to focus legislative action on one person raises serious concerns about the intent of the bill.

“If you cannot do anything but find an individual, that tells you how malicious this whole arrangement is,” Aliu said.

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