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The Digest:

US Congressman Riley Moore has publicly accused former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso of "complicity in the death of Christians," citing his past implementation of Sharia law as evidence, in a sharp escalation of the U.S.-Nigeria diplomatic row.

Key Points:
  • Congressman Riley Moore was accused on his X account.
  • The claim was a direct response to Kwankwaso's critique of US President Trump.
  • Moore referenced Kwankwaso's tenure as Governor when Sharia law was instituted.
  • He specifically cited laws that made blasphemy punishable by death.
  • Kwankwaso had earlier called for US technological support, not threats.
  • He urged national unity and diplomatic engagement with the US.
  • This follows Senator Ted Cruz's vow to sanction officials implementing blasphemy laws.
This exchange reveals how domestic policy histories can become international flashpoints in a diplomatic storm, where past governance is weaponized in a present-day conflict.

Sources: Social Media


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