Christian Leader Defends Kwankwaso, Calls US Visa Ban Bill “Gross Injustice”

A prominent Christian leader in Nigeria has come out in defense of Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, urging the US Congress to reconsider a proposed visa ban bill that targets the former governor.

Archbishop Designate Isaac Idahosa, Founder/Presiding Bishop of God First Ministries International, described the bill as a “gross injustice” and said it was based on inaccurate information about Kwankwaso’s record.

In a letter to the US Congress, Idahosa said Kwankwaso has never been involved in religious extremism, killings, or riots, and has consistently promoted interfaith dialogue and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians.

Idahosa, who served as Kwankwaso’s running mate in the 2023 presidential election, said he would not have accepted the position if Kwankwaso held extremist views.

The Archbishop noted that Kwankwaso’s views on security were cautious and focused on the welfare of all Nigerians, regardless of faith or ethnicity.

Idahosa urged the US Congress to review the decision and clear Kwankwaso’s name, saying the majority of Nigerians are shocked by the proposed bill.

The letter has been seen as a strong endorsement of Kwankwaso’s character and commitment to national unity and development.