snailspeed:
He has just confirmed the existence of the bill. That's the real issue not whether it was sneaked in

agabusta:


There is no big deal with its existence. You guys are unnecessarily being petty.

Even you too can write your own bill on worshiping snake, they will pass it to a committee who will look at its merit and finally present it to the house for debate or throw it into the trash.

That is the the the beauty of democracy; every voice should be heard, but majority will have their way. Simple.

That they received it does not mean it has been passed. I already stated it yesterday that a lot of Christians are already being paranoid over non-existent islamization agenda.

Pidggin:
Christian senators should pass their own religious bill, let us Christianize the South and FCT, no time for siddon look.

codedguy1:
The question is why do we need to amend the constitution to adopt a criminal aspect of Sharia law. Are the extant laws not enough? Does it now mean those that worship Ifa and amadioha can also agitate to pass an aspect of their criminal law if they have one to the constitution.

Is Nigeria not supposed to be a secular state, not exactly recognising any religion as official religion. If this is passed, will it not be translated to mean that since an aspect of sharia criminal law is in our constitution then Nigeria is More of an Islamic state.

Na we southerners dey do ouselves.

crusadistic:

There are sharia courts in some developed countries,like in the UK.So what about them?

Ewizard:
Who can help me wit dat pic of buhari's where he stated somfin like.. " god willing we will see to d total implementation of sharia his death. Inshi allah!!

brayan:
Why do I get the feeling Dogara might be a sneaky fella....Nigerians are watching

Ewizard:
Who can help me wit dat pic of buhari's where he stated somfin like.. " god willing we will see to d total implementation of sharia his death. Inshi allah!!

agabusta:


What is the essence of this long, idiotic post u went to search for just to try & sound intelligent?

You still lack basic comprehensive skills I repeat. Dogara stated that this particular bill is different as it has the implication of amending a constitutional provision and so has to go through this route.

I also stated that "not all bills go directly to the house for debate". Pls stop demonstrating foolery based on religious intolerance in public.

Oga go back and do more research on the process used for bills seeking to amend a constitutional provision.

Now run off & do the assignment I just gave u.

agabusta:


I'm tired of your garbage. You are the one who is seriously confused.

Constitutional amendment only came into the talk when it was discovered that some aspects of the bill will conflict constitutional provisions.

Hence, the bill cannot be treated like other bills but was referred to the committee on constitution amendment.

I will leave you to continue wallowing in your ignorance, intolerance and paranoia.

Sometimes you guys behave as if you are more 'Christian' than others. But your actions portray your hypocrisy. Because they are actually fuelled by bigotry and not actually love for christ.

plaetton:


Who sponsored the bill?

On bills touching on Constitutional matters, isn't it normally prudent for the President to let his people know where he stands on the issues ?

olagamalin:
You mean President Buhari...really . So the part of the President's job description is to monitor the daily workings of the National Assembly, making peremptory statements on inane issues. You people truly need Jesus.

olagamalin:
You mean President Buhari...really . So the part of the President's job description is to monitor the daily workings of the National Assembly, making peremptory statements on inane issues. You people truly need Jesus.

plaetton:


Yes sir. It is part of the President's job.
That's why he has well paid legislative liaison officers in cabinet.
Daahhhh !!

You need more than geezus, you need an education.

OLUJOSHINS:
Sharia Law is responsible for at least 50% amputation among northerners.



Further strengthening Sharia's power to try criminal cases doesn't sound like a great idea to me oooooo.




Or did I miss something?

olagamalin:


Clown ....you expect the Executive President to make a robust statement on a bill that won't leave committee stage. Perhaps you should acquaint yourself with the concept of Separation of Powers. Cos I see no reason y'all are making a fuss about nothing. The speaker is a devout Christian himself ....needless paranoia when there are germane issues.

As for Education .... I sympathize with you .... I schooled at a place you dreamt to visit. Peace

Lordxeer:
Amputation you said! Hmmm, the stance of your hoaxes and fabrication is overwhelming! There is only one record of amputation in zamfara state during the tenure of Sanni Yerima. As a matter of fact, sharia law isn't as barbaric as we are made to believe. Just carry out ur research without bias about sharia and u will be convinced its probably the only set of laws that can save our cruel cruel country!

pedrilo:
Dis speaker tinks he is smart, amidst all d problems facing dis nation at d moment, u r there discussing sharia. SMH

Firefire:
Nigeria is a secular state, hence, no religion should be promoted over the other.



Church Suggests Way Out of Sharia Crisis

Panafrican News Agency, 15 September 2000

Lagos—A group of Nigerian Christians has asked the federal government to review the country's constitution to make it truly secular as a way out of the Sharia crisis in the nation.

“There should no longer be room for special provisions for any religion within our constitution,‘ the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) said in a three-page communique issued Friday after a five-day conference in Kaduna, north of the country. ’”

Though the constitution prescribes secularity for the country, its ambiguity on Sharia has been capitalised upon by advocates of the Islamic legal code, which has been introduced in at least six of states in the predominantly-Moslem northern Nigeria.

The adoption of the religious law has pitched Christians against Moslems in multi-ethnic, multi-religious Nigeria, made up of 36 federated states.

A plan to introduce Sharia in Kaduna state, also in the north, led to clashes between adherents of the two main religions in February and May, causing hundreds of death and destruction to property.

“We call on government to address the Sharia issue with the seriousness and sense of urgency that it deserves with a view to finding solutions that will bring the nation back to unity and harmony,‘ the statement said. ’”

“Government should desist from favouring one religion over others,‘ it said. ’”

The bishops said reports they obtained from the states that have adopted Sharia were contrary to claims that the Koran-based law would not affect non-Moslems in such states.

“Now, from reports reaching us and from what we have been able to observe, it is sad to have to say that our original fears were well founded. ”

“The reality on the ground in the states that have adopted the Sharia shows clearly that non-Moslems are being negatively and unjustly affected,‘ the clerics said, adding: «They (non- Moslems) are being unjustly deprived of their legitimate means of livelihood. Fanatics are being encouraged to molest law-abiding citizens without cause.« »»’”

The government has consistently said that the Sharia issue would soon blow over, and has largely remained ambivalent on the issue so as not to be accused of favouring one religion over another.

But the bishops disagreed, saying while the Sharia crisis lasted, “there are Nigerians suffering and wondering if the state is interested in the welfare of all citizens. ”

“We cannot continue along these lines and still pretend that we want a united, peaceful and prosperous nation,‘ they added. ’”

Sharia has emerged as the most divisive issue in Nigeria since its return to civil rule 29 May 1999, with many opposed to it even calling for a break-up of the country.

But Moslems have maintained that the adoption of the law is in line with the tenets of their Islamic faith.

http://www.hartford-hwp.com/archives/34a/079.html

Ewizard:
Who can help me wit dat pic of buhari's where he stated somfin like.. " god willing we will see to d total implementation of sharia his death. Inshi allah!!

plaetton:

Lol.
A refund of your very high school fees might be in order then, because you have failed to comprehend my simple point.

First, who sponsored the bill ?
Secondly, Why would a President of a secular , multi religious, multi ethnic nation like Nigeria be deafeningly Silent on a proposed Constitutional amendment dealing with the contentious issue of Sharia law ?

Dogara's religious belief is immaterial to my query.

agabusta:


What is the essence of this long, idiotic post u went to search for just to try & sound intelligent?

You still lack basic comprehensive skills I repeat. Dogara stated that this particular bill is different as it has the implication of amending a constitutional provision and so has to go through this route.

I also stated that "not all bills go directly to the house for debate". Pls stop demonstrating foolery based on religious intolerance in public.

Oga go back and do more research on the process used for bills seeking to amend a constitutional provision.

Now run off & do the assignment I just gave u.