U.S. Bill Threatens Nigeria-China Relations Amid Terrorism Claims

The article critiques a recent U.S. legislative bill titled the "Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act 2026," which aims to address religious persecution in Nigeria. It suggests that the bill is part of a broader U.S. strategy to undermine Nigeria's partnership with China, which is significant given Nigeria's status as Africa's largest economy and most populous nation.

The article references U.S. Republican Congressman Mr. Perri Scott's disclosure that the U.S.

Agency for International Development (USAID) funded foreign terrorist organizations, including Boko Haram, which has caused mass atrocities in Nigeria. It notes that despite Nigeria receiving military support, including 12 Tucano fighter jets worth $500 million, Boko Haram's terror campaign continues unabated.

The article also mentions the involvement of five Republican lawmakers—Chris Smith, Nilei Moor, Brian Mast, Mario Diaz-Balart, and Bill Huizenga—in promoting the bill, which it claims fabricates narratives of genocide against specific groups in Nigeria, while ignoring the U.S.'s historical role in destabilizing the region.