Defunct leader, MKO Abiola’s daughter, Hafsat Abiola-Costello, has reacted to the controversy over UNILORIN law graduate, Firdaus who was denied call to bar for wearing hijab.

Hafsat Abiola-Costello is a Nigerian human rights, civil rights and democracy activist, founder of the Kudirat Initiative for Democracy, which seeks to strengthen civil society and promote democracy in Nigeria

Hafsat commended Firdaus Amasa for defending her religion and challenging the status quo in the Nigerian law school. She wrote on her Facebook:

“A law student passed all the requirements to be called to the bar but was not allowed to attend the ceremony because she refused to take off her hijab, which violates the rules of the Law School. “She knew of the rule but because she felt that it was unjust, she refused to comply. By so doing, she has chosen to challenge the status quo.

“If she succeeds, the Law School will change the rule. If she fails, she would either have to comply in order to be called to the Bar in Nigeria or give up her dream of being a lawyer here.

“Wish we would all be like Firdaus in pursuit of the world we want to live in. To stand up or take a knee and speak up against a practice or rule that we do not support. To be willing to challenge the prevailing practice, no matter the cost. After all, the problems we remain silent about are the ones we are condemned to live with.

“As we think of what gifts to give each other during this Christmas season, let us gather stories of the courageous, the stories of the scared-but-acted-anyway to share at our tables. Let them inspire us to enter 2018 prepared to raise our voices about the issues we are concerned about; to push past complacency and complicity and demand change.

“Well done, Firdaus. A lioness can only ever be the mother of cubs.”


more @ http://www.exlinklodge.com/2017/12/mko-abiolas-daughter-hafsat-abiola.html

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I thought we are through with this debate buh i can see that her sponsors wee not stop until they achieve their aim!!
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Ride on MKO Abiola shild! So we shud all shut up and goan fry stones because you are . . .?
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Her father wasn't known for speaking/fighting over irrelevant issues! Whu she take her own resemble sef!

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Oloshious peepu!

Annnonymous:
Binta Kaseem Mohammed wrote:

I don't know why it's so difficult to understand another person's decisions about his body. Let who want to cover be allowed to do so and one who loves to uncover also do so. Nobody should force his views/ideas on the other. Muslim women simply do not feel comfortable moving around with open heads and human comfort is a fundamental human right.

True talk, what about the free thinkers and traditionalist, they too should do as deemed fit.

sexy74:

True talk, what about the free thinkers and traditionalist, they too should do as deemed fit.

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Abii ooo. . .and hence cause social disorder na especially in an organisation/profession that thrives in tradition!
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I wud rather pick a fidel castro story than a fir.... Shii!!
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WTF is she talkin about? Like this country no get any better fights to fight? You can do this sort of things in america where the majority are well fed.
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Abegi, av got no chill for this issue at all cos i know it is 100% vain

she ug leeee o

No one denied her anything. There were Muslims in NBA when the law was made.
The Bible says that a man should not wear what a woman wears and vice versa. Some Christians do not adhere strictly to it. Deeper life members do. Yet they are compelled to wear trousers during NYSC.
A friend of mine ran into trouble because the hospital she worked with as a Corp member (FMC Azare) compelled her to wear trousers and she refused.
Heaven did not fall. Follow the rules or bounce.

buhari will be drinking beer right now, Innoson and GTB news has made Nigerians forget him.

he will be like "Femi Adesina more bottles please"..

Hafsat should just keep quiet.
She doesn't even believe what she's said, why isn't she as fanatical as her brother.
Where is her own hijab?

The NBA were right with their decision.
Islamic terrorists have unfortunately made the hijab become synonymous with terrorism.
Just like the beret is synonymous with cultism.

I don't see why anyone should have troubles taking off their hijab if they aren't fanatics.
The NBA must not have such people amongst them.

Do good and 20 years time it will speak for you...

Religion is Nigeria's major problem

Annnonymous:
Binta Kaseem Mohammed wrote:

I don't know why it's so difficult to understand another person's decisions about his body. Let who want to cover be allowed to do so and one who loves to uncover also do so. Nobody should force his views/ideas on the other. Muslim women simply do not feel comfortable moving around with open heads and human comfort is a fundamental human right.

I do hope she shares this view about Homosexuality and Transgender

Since we all want to allow people do whatever they wish, if a man sleeps with another man, how is it our business? Is it your rectum?

Furthermore, she should try and share this message to her blood thirsty brothers and sisters killing off people because they refused to shout "Allahu Akbar"... After all, why should it concern them who people choose to worship or their beliefs?

NwaAmaikpe:

thunder fire u

Religious is not by force not to talk of wearing hijab or scarf. Religion is making some pple daft. its her decision to make haba

only issues bordering tribe and religion na him nigerians go carry for head like gala

see nuttin wrong wit dis..una jus de ova-flogg dis issue,....d next na go b say fg go set up comitee to luk into d case....mk una park well abegi

That is how to argue a position without been biased...

Extremist.
She has not been called to BAR, she is drinking alcohol
This is not a matter of being Muslim nor standing for right, Its a matter being stubborn and stupid.
Lack of home training

If they allow the Hijab, they should also allow Igbos to conduct their referendum.

See her face like Chinese poo........ no wonder ur father's mission was destroyed in this country. Islam as religion is misleading, most of the followers of Muhammed are closer to hell fire than the hijab they are using. They are not heard or seen in any good place but where is confusion and problem.

Her headache....na how this fuel scarcity go end dey my mind.

this is one d problem we hav in dis con3 we should seperate religion from law even jesus in d bible respect d law bcus jesus paid tax n he also said give what belongs to cesier to cesier

exlinklodge:
Defunct leader, MKO Abiola’s daughter, Hafsat Abiola-Costello, has reacted to the controversy over UNILORIN law graduate, Firdaus who was denied call to bar for wearing hijab.

Hafsat Abiola-Costello is a Nigerian human rights, civil rights and democracy activist, founder of the Kudirat Initiative for Democracy, which seeks to strengthen civil society and promote democracy in Nigeria

Hafsat commended Firdaus Amasa for defending her religion and challenging the status quo in the Nigerian law school. She wrote on her Facebook:

“A law student passed all the requirements to be called to the bar but was not allowed to attend the ceremony because she refused to take off her hijab, which violates the rules of the Law School. “She knew of the rule but because she felt that it was unjust, she refused to comply. By so doing, she has chosen to challenge the status quo.

“If she succeeds, the Law School will change the rule. If she fails, she would either have to comply in order to be called to the Bar in Nigeria or give up her dream of being a lawyer here.

“Wish we would all be like Firdaus in pursuit of the world we want to live in. To stand up or take a knee and speak up against a practice or rule that we do not support. To be willing to challenge the prevailing practice, no matter the cost. After all, the problems we remain silent about are the ones we are condemned to live with.

“As we think of what gifts to give each other during this Christmas season, let us gather stories of the courageous, the stories of the scared-but-acted-anyway to share at our tables. Let them inspire us to enter 2018 prepared to raise our voices about the issues we are concerned about; to push past complacency and complicity and demand change.

“Well done, Firdaus. A lioness can only ever be the mother of cubs.”


more @ http://www.exlinklodge.com/2017/12/mko-abiolas-daughter-hafsat-abiola.html

See her worwor face
sum1 dat 2naira killed her fada

Annnonymous:
Binta Kaseem Mohammed wrote:

I don't know why it's so difficult to understand another person's decisions about his body. Let who want to cover be allowed to do so and one who loves to uncover also do so. Nobody should force his views/ideas on the other. Muslim women simply do not feel comfortable moving around with open heads and human comfort is a fundamental human right.

There are Christian females who are vehemently against wearing trousers, they go for the NYSC program and wear trousers for a year! It's the law!!
The one time one tried to wear a skirt, she was kicked out of camp and we didn't hear Christians threaten the nation over that.

Enough already!!!

The only way to put an end to the Muslim-Christian paranoia in Nigeria today is to be reoriented and embrace the concept of secularity in its fullest & at all social levels.

Until a muslim lady is free to wear her veil, perform her religious duties without derision in the deepest part of Bayelsa and a Christian/Non-religious lady in a mini-skirt walk along Sultan's palace in Sokoto without being mobbed and disgraced, then we aren't ready to live harmoniously yet.

This is what i expect noisy Human Rights NGOs and equity advocates to pursue but what do i know.

Annnonymous:
Binta Kaseem Mohammed wrote:

I don't know why it's so difficult to understand another person's decisions about his body. Let who want to cover be allowed to do so and one who loves to uncover also do so. Nobody should force his views/ideas on the other. Muslim women simply do not feel comfortable moving around with open heads and human comfort is a fundamental human right.

People to tend talk about the "rule of law" yet disobeys the law. Nobody stopped the lady from wearing her crap to the Mosque or walking on the road. However certain entities have rules of law which any intending member has to obey. This Sharia law graduate should have shun the legal system from Judo-Christian civilizations.