Calling on the Government of Nigeria to ensure that all legal proceedings involving Mazi Nnamdi Kanu are conducted in full accordance with Nigeria's constitutional obligations and international human rights commitments.
This resolution calls on the Government of Nigeria to ensure that all legal proceedings involving Mazi Nnamdi Kanu are conducted in full accordance with Nigeria's constitutional obligations and international human rights commitments. It urges Nigeria to carefully consider the findings of the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention , which found Kanu's detention violated international human rights and called for his release. The resolution further encourages Nigeria to guarantee Kanu consistent access to legal counsel , necessary medical care , and humane conditions of detention . Additionally, it encourages the Secretary of State to engage with the Government of Nigeria regarding concerns related to due process and fundamental rights, reaffirming the United States' commitment to protecting human rights and the rule of law globally.
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Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Calling on the Government of Nigeria to ensure that all legal proceedings involving Mazi Nnamdi Kanu are conducted in full accordance with Nigeria's constitutional obligations and international human rights commitments.
USA119th CongressHRES-1321| House
| Updated: 5/22/2026
This resolution calls on the Government of Nigeria to ensure that all legal proceedings involving Mazi Nnamdi Kanu are conducted in full accordance with Nigeria's constitutional obligations and international human rights commitments. It urges Nigeria to carefully consider the findings of the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention , which found Kanu's detention violated international human rights and called for his release. The resolution further encourages Nigeria to guarantee Kanu consistent access to legal counsel , necessary medical care , and humane conditions of detention . Additionally, it encourages the Secretary of State to engage with the Government of Nigeria regarding concerns related to due process and fundamental rights, reaffirming the United States' commitment to protecting human rights and the rule of law globally.