Shari’ah council rejects US claim on Kwankwaso

The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria has rejected claims in a recent US Congress bill regarding Kwankwaso.

The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) has issued a rejection of claims contained in a bill currently before the United States Congress. These claims allege matters related to “Christian,” as stated in the bill, concerning Kwankwaso. The council's statement emphasizes their disagreement with the assertions made in the legislation. This development highlights ongoing interactions between Nigerian religious bodies and international legislative discussions.

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