Do not panic over Sharia court bill –Reps

The House of Representatives doused tension on Friday after a bill to expand the jurisdiction of the Sharia Court of Appeal ignited fears that lawmakers were about to expand Sharia Law to cover the entire country.

The constitution amendment bill, which was sponsored by a member from Sokoto State, Mr. Abdullahi Salame, had passed second reading on the floor of the House.

The Speaker, Mr. Yakubu Dogara, who presided over the session, had allowed the bill to scale second reading without debate on the grounds of its “sensitive” nature.

The House had also noted that since it was a constitution amendment bill, it should be referred to the Ad Hoc Committee on Constitution Review where it would be adequately discussed.

However, the passage of the bill raised fears after the term “jurisdiction” was reportedly misconstrued for expanding Sharia Law to states other than where it currently applies.

In his proposal, Salame sought to amend sections 262 and 277 of the 1999 Constitution to add “criminal” to the existing provisions.

Explaining the purpose of the bill, the Minority Leader of the House, Mr. Leo Ogor, a Christian, allayed fears that it was about expanding Sharia Law to other states.

Rather, he explained that bill merely sought to increase the existing powers of the court to include criminal cases.

Ogor said, “The ‘jurisdiction’ of the court referred to in sections 262 and 277 of the constitution means the powers of the court in states where it already exists, not expanding Sharia to other parts of the country, no.

“The amendment sought to these sections is to add ‘criminal’ to the existing jurisdiction it has on ‘civil litigation.’ That is the jurisdiction that is being expanded, not the expansion of Sharia Law itself.”

On why the bill was not debated, Ogor said, “The matter was not debated because the amendment is a constitutional amendment on a matter that could be better handled by the constitution review committee.

“Debating it on the floor will not resolve it since the Ad Hoc Committee on Constitution Review will still conduct a public hearing on it.

“Those concerned will be invited to come and give their opinions on how the added powers of the court will affect them and so on.

“Nobody is expanding Sharia to anywhere. Members of the public should not panic over this at all.”


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It can only be allow in states that practices such faith if at all but can never be the whole of Nig.

On why the bill was not debated, Ogor said, “The matter was not debated because the amendment is a constitutional amendment on a matter that could be better handled by the constitution review committee.

I have explained this over and over on the previous thread but my people no gree see reason.

Yet why would some states use sharia law while other states use constitutional law?

Why are some people required to obey sharia laws while others obey constitutional law?

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truefact:
Yet why would some states use sharia law while other states use constitutional law?

Why are some people required to obey sharia laws while others obey constitutional law?

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The truth is the slightest chance to allow sharia into the constitution will be taken immediately that chance presents itself, that is for sharia to cover the whole nation.

They want to add criminal aspect and what exactly is this criminal aspect? People flogging people in public and cutting other peoples limbs for offences that would have only imprison someone for probably a few years with his complete limbs intact.

That is the aspect that is most important to the Salame law maker in this trying times. SMH.

Why would the law be bend in favour of some people?

Sharia should stay In the North.... Muslim north and south teaches different thing.... some are brainwashed more than others

Hmm

Wouldn't that mean people of other religions in such regions would become subject to sharia laws when facing criminal charges?

One nigeria but different laws. Are we truly ONE like dis?

Achieving ones aim has nothing to do with literacy or education but
the ability to use one's opponents as pawns.
Leo is a learner.

codedguy1:

The truth is the slightest chance to allow sharia into the constitution will be taken immediately that chance presents itself, that is for sharia to cover the whole nation.
They want to add criminal aspect and what exactly is this criminal aspect? People flogging people in public and cutting other peoples limbs for offences that would have only imprison someone for probably a few years with his complete limbs intact.
That is the aspect that is most important to the Salame law maker in this trying times. SMH.

Why are you afraid for your limbs eh?...are you a thief?

It's not like Sharia law is a new thing in the other parts of Nigeria sef....what do you think Jungle Justice is?

Nigerians and their hypocrisy

you dare not spread the bullshit sharia or we divide Naija

Mk dem approve sharia law......if u kill sum1, mk dem kill u

"Criminal"?....i wonder whats the reason for wanting to include that? ....experience has shown that in situations like these, there is always more than meets the eye.

Assistance:
During election we were telling these folks that the northerners especially Buhari got something in his sleeves.. They didn't hear..tinubu was in the quest of being a godfather forgetting that these northerners ain't your friends.. Now they got the president, the speaker.. Watch how they will gradually Islamize Nigeria..

Go back to primary school,since u have comprehension problem.

I don't know why u people think like a mosquito .

Na una sabi, all I know be say the law no fit govern me

This country keeps reminding me more and more of George Orwell's Animal Farm everyday.

If they like let them increase the Sharia jurisdiction to include cutting off the limbs of anyone who does not wake up on time in the morning, that is their own headache. As long as they restrict it to the North and and don't involve non Muslims.

They better not. Not even the sharia loving presidiot will dare to do such

Buhari and his demonic Sharia law will never see the light of day

Our leaders really have defective communication skills. Issues like this would not have gained traction if the House is not run like a coterie.

so basically, they seek include criminal cases into the jurisdiction of the Sharia court of appeal? . my question is why??.

Play play this Muslim fanatics wan turn Nigeria into an Islamic Republic.

It can't work

The Christian lawmakers should oppose the sharia law just as tinubu opposed occupied lagos over fuel price hike in 2012.

You forgot to mention the senate president is event a Muslim quote author=Assistance post=46073060]During election we were telling these folks that the northerners especially Buhari got something in his sleeves.. They didn't hear..tinubu was in the quest of being a godfather forgetting that these northerners ain't your friends.. Now they got the president, the speaker.. Watch how they will gradually Islamize Nigeria..[/quote]

If that is the case then the jurisdiction of the Customary Courts of Appeal has to be expanded to include criminal cases too, and not limited to questions of customary matters.
Also since Area courts have criminal jurisdiction, customary courts should also be imbued with same jurisdiction, especially in the FCT where they are manned by three lawyers. What is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.

MrKong:

Why are you afraid for your limbs eh?...are you a thief?

It's not like Sharia law is a new thing in the other parts of Nigeria sef....what do you think Jungle Justice is?

Nigerians and their hypocrisy

Sharia law should be for Muslims in the north

oooh why are you people so dumb who said that sharia law will be spread to other part of the country, or are you afraid that your limbs will be cut if you steal. Or you'll be stoned when caught performing adultry, or you'll be killed if you kill sombody why the scare if your not a law breaker