NNPP defends Kwankwaso after terrorism allegations in US Congress
Rabiu Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, has been accused of links to terrorism by US lawmakers. The party’s National Chairman, Ahmed Ajuji, stated that Kwankwaso was unfairly singled out and that the allegations are politically motivated. The NNPP has written to the US Congress to defend Kwankwaso and reject the accusations. The party insists that Kwankwaso has no ties to terrorism and highlights his record of promoting religious harmony.
Key takeaways
- Ahmed Ajuji said the NNPP wrote to the US Congress to defend Rabiu Kwankwaso against terrorism allegations.
- Kwankwaso was the only individual named, while others accused were organizations.
- The NNPP described the allegations as controversial and politically motivated.
- The party believes its explanations to US lawmakers will clear up misunderstandings.
- Kwankwaso is credited with promoting religious harmony during his tenure as governor of Kano State.
