United States Senator Ted Cruz has renewed his call for Congress to pass the Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act, which seeks sanctions against Nigerian officials accused of violating religious rights.
In a post on his official X formerly Twitter on Wednesday, the Texas lawmaker declared, “Enough is enough.
Congress should move my Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act to push back against the Nigerian officials behind these atrocities.”
The proposed bill aims to authorize targeted sanctions on individuals and entities found responsible for severe religious freedom violations in Nigeria.
Cruz, a long-time advocate for global religious liberty, has repeatedly criticized the Nigerian government’s handling of violence against worshippers and religious minorities.
His renewed push comes amid growing pressure from US lawmakers and rights groups urging Washington to respond more firmly to the rising wave of religiously motivated attacks in Nigeria.
Human rights organizations have documented increasing cases of violence against Christians and Muslims in different parts of the country, often linked to extremist groups and communal conflicts.
Critics accuse the Nigerian government of failing to hold perpetrators accountable or protect vulnerable communities.
Supporters of the proposed legislation argue that it would strengthen Washington’s ability to promote religious freedom and penalize those who commit or condone abuses.
Meanwhile, Nigeria’s inclusion on the US State Department’s “Special Watch List” for countries with severe religious freedom concerns has remained a recurring subject in diplomatic discussions between both nations.
Analysts say Cruz’s latest push could reignite debate in Congress about how the US engages Nigeria on human rights and governance.
However, the Nigerian government has consistently denied allegations of complicity, maintaining that it protects all citizens regardless of faith.
