Sharia Bill rejection
Religion remains one of the most sensitive issues in Nigeria. This stems from the bitter experiences of past ethno-religious crises in places like Jos and Kaduna.
On Wednesday, the debate on a bill seeking to amend the constitution and expand the coverage of Sharia law exposed the nation’s religious fault lines.
The bill, sponsored by Aliyu Misau, aimed to amend sections 24, 262, 277, and 288 of the 1999 Constitution by removing the word “personal”…
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