US lawmakers oppose return of $320m Abacha loot

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US lawmakers oppose return of $320m Abacha loot
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Two members of the United States House of Representatives, Steve Chabot and Chris Smith, have expressed concern over alleged human rights violations under the regime of the President, Major General Mu

hammadu Buhari , in light of plans to return $320m stolen by the late military dictator, Gen. Sani Abacha.

“Recently, US Senator Grassley has written to the DOJ noting that, under President Muhammadu Buhari’s government, Nigerians face violations undermining freedom of religion, freedom of speech, due process, and the rule of law. It added, “Recently, the United States Government concluded that under the direction of President Muhammadu Buhari and his administration, Nigeria has become a ‘severe violator of religious freedom.’ The evidence to support this conclusion is overwhelming.

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