Thousands of Nigerians have taken to social media under the trending hashtag #FreedomOfFaithInNigeria to defend their nation’s constitutional right to religious freedom. The campaign emerged in response to the U.S. Senate’s advancement of the Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act of 2025, a bill introduced by Senator Ted Cruz and other lawmakers.
The proposed legislation cites alleged violations of religious rights, including attacks on Christians and the enforcement of blasphemy laws in parts of Nigeria. If passed, it could authorize the U.S. government to impose sanctions on Nigerian officials accused of religious persecution or negligence.
In Nigeria, the move has sparked strong reactions across political and religious lines. The House of Representatives reportedly passed a resolution condemning the U.S. measure, calling it an interference in Nigeria’s internal affairs. Lawmakers emphasized that religious freedom is guaranteed under the Nigerian Constitution, and that the country continues to promote interfaith dialogue and peaceful coexistence.
Prominent Nigerian users on X (formerly Twitter) described the U.S. bill as “unfair,” “misguided,” and “based on one-sided reports.” Many urged American policymakers to consider the country’s complex security challenges, which have affected Christians, Muslims, and other groups alike.
Meanwhile, international organizations continue to release reports documenting violence and communal clashes involving multiple faith communities. Analysts note that the issue of religious freedom in Nigeria remains deeply intertwined with broader problems of insecurity, extremism, and governance.
The #FreedomOfFaithInNigeria trend highlights growing sentiment among Nigerians who want to assert their right to define and protect religious coexistence without external political pressure.
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