Nigeria's Sharia Crisis
U.S. lawmakers and a cleric have warned of religious persecution and Islamization in Nigeria.
In 2025, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz condemned Nigeria's Sharia blasphemy laws targeting Christians. He introduced the Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act, urging the U.S. to act against the legal framework that enables religious persecution.
Congressman Marlin Stutzman also criticized Sharia, calling the laws "barbaric" and proposed a House companion bill to defend religious freedom.
Matthew Kukah, Bishop of Sokoto, denounced Sharia as unconstitutional, citing the lynching of Deborah Samuel and other victims, and urged President Tinubu to challenge its legality.
- U.S. Senator Ted Cruz introduced the Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act
- Congressman Marlin Stutzman proposed a House companion bill to defend religious freedom
- Matthew Kukah, Bishop of Sokoto, denounced Sharia as unconstitutional
These voices highlight growing international concern over religious persecution in northern Nigeria, as seen in the story of Elijah Odeh, a 19-year-old student from Benue State living in Kano.
Author's summary: Nigeria faces religious persecution and Islamization concerns.
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