By Chibuike Nwabuko
ABUIA (PRECISE POST) – Former federal lawmaker that represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Senator Shehu Sani, has condemned the recent resolution by the United States House of Representatives on Nigeria, describing it as “unconscionable and ill-informed” and based on false narratives rather than the realities of insecurity in the country.
In a statement posted on his X handle on Saturday, Sani argued that terrorists and bandits operating across Northern Nigeria do not target victims based on their religious affiliation, insisting that both Muslims and Christians have suffered devastating attacks, killings and kidnappings.
According to him, the criminal groups “have no preferences or choice” in selecting their victims, stressing that being a Muslim does not shield anyone from their brutality, just as being a Christian does not automatically make one a specific target.
The former lawmaker maintained that the US House resolution was driven by sentiment rather than facts, accusing its sponsors of relying on what he described as a “false, misguided and unintelligent narrative” about the security situation in Nigeria.
While acknowledging the importance of the United States’ support in Nigeria’s fight against terrorism, Sani warned that portraying the country’s security crisis as an “imaginary persecution” of a particular religious group would undermine genuine efforts to address the challenge.
He said Nigeria values and appreciates US assistance in confronting terrorism but urged American lawmakers to base their assessments on verified facts and the broader realities of the conflict, rather than what he described as misleading analyses and distorted perspectives.
Sani’s remarks come amid growing debate over the recent US House of Representatives resolution on Nigeria, which has drawn mixed reactions from political leaders and stakeholders over its characterisation of the country’s security and human rights situation.
Precise Post recalls that U.S House of Representatives undertook an amendment bill that seeks to withhold certain U.S. assistance to Nigeria until the Nigerian government demonstrates stronger action against terrorism and insecurity. The proposal was introduced by Representative Gregory Steube of Florida and was reported on July 16, 2026.
Also in June 2026 U.S House urged the Nigerian government to ensure that the trial of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu is conducted in accordance with Nigeria’s Constitution and international human rights standards. The resolution also calls for due process, judicial independence, and respect for fundamental rights.
Earlier in 2026, members of the U.S. House also introduced the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026 (H.R. 7457), which proposes increased congressional oversight of U.S. policy toward Nigeria, including reporting requirements on religious freedom and possible sanctions against officials responsible for serious violations
