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Buhari Calls For 'TOTAL' Sharia In Nigeria by Beaf: 12:45pm On Jan 15, 2011
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2001-08-27 21:32

Lagos - A former military ruler of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has called for the introduction of 'total' Islamic law across the country, reports said on Monday.

Buhari, who ruled Nigeria from a coup in December 1983 to his ouster in 1985, told a seminar in Kaduna, northern Nigeria, at the weekend that the strict Islamic law code known as the Sharia should be introduced in full across Nigeria.

"I will continue to show openly and inside me the total commitment to the Sharia movement that is sweeping all over Nigeria," Buhari said, quoted in press reports.

"God willing, we will not stop the agitation for the total implementation of the Sharia in the country," Buhari said.


Northern Nigeria is mainly Muslim but southern Nigeria is mainly Christian and has led criticism of the introduction of Islamic law in a dozen northern states in the past 18 months.

Africa's most populous country has been shaken repeatedly in the past by religious unrest. In February 2000 between 2 000 and 3 000 people were killed by Christian-Muslim riots in Kaduna over the introduction of Sharia.

Call for Sharia across the country

Buhari's comments were interpreted by the southern-based papers as a call for the imposition of Sharia all across the country, even in the mainly Christian south.

"Buhari calls for Sharia in all states," was the headline of the respected newspaper The Guardian.

Buhari's comments were defended by supporters as simply a call for the full implementation of Sharia in areas where Muslims predominated.

But the comments are the second by Buhari that have courted controversy after he called earlier this year for Muslims to vote at the next presidential elections only for someone who would defend their faith.

This was criticised by the press as a call for voting along religious lines, as well as an attack on the current president, Olusegun Obasanjo, who is a Christian.

Buhari made the latest comments at a seminar organised by the Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria, a newly set up body attended by northern state governments and Islamic scholars.

"It is a legal responsibility which God has given us, within the context of one Nigeria, to continue to uphold the practice of Sharia wholeheartedly ,  and to educate non-Muslims that they have nothing to fear," he said.

"What remains for Muslims in Nigeria is for them to redouble their efforts, educate Muslims on the need to promote the full implementation of Sharia law," he went on.
- AFP

- SAPA

http://www.news24.com/xArchive/Archive/Calls-for-total-Sharia-in-Nigeria-20010827
Re: Buhari Calls For 'TOTAL' Sharia In Nigeria by Afam4eva(m): 12:51pm On Jan 15, 2011
I never gave a thought to the fact that this guy became a head of state through a coup.
Re: Buhari Calls For 'TOTAL' Sharia In Nigeria by oderemo(m): 12:51pm On Jan 15, 2011
beaf common grow up that article was written in 2001.
dont come as if yor man is saint jonathan.
Re: Buhari Calls For 'TOTAL' Sharia In Nigeria by Afam4eva(m): 12:54pm On Jan 15, 2011
ode remo:

beaf common grow up that article was written in 2001.
dont come as if yor man is saint jonathan.

Even if it was written in 1986 it doesn't make any difference. It's very dangerous to vote in someone with such a mindset.

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Re: Buhari Calls For 'TOTAL' Sharia In Nigeria by slimghost(m): 12:56pm On Jan 15, 2011
I dey laugh!!!! grin grin grin grin
Re: Buhari Calls For 'TOTAL' Sharia In Nigeria by Beaf: 12:58pm On Jan 15, 2011
ode remo:

beaf common grow up that article was written in 2001.
dont come as if yor man is saint jonathan.

I've never heard a more incredible excuse for religious fanatism and bigotry.

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Re: Buhari Calls For 'TOTAL' Sharia In Nigeria by Abagworo(m): 1:01pm On Jan 15, 2011
This article is 10 years old.Even a criminal 2 years ago could be a Pastor today.So it is bullsh*t to discuss it or even use it as a reference.
Re: Buhari Calls For 'TOTAL' Sharia In Nigeria by Kadata(m): 1:02pm On Jan 15, 2011
ode remo:

beaf common grow up that article was written in 2001.
dont come as if yor man is saint jonathan.
Re: Buhari Calls For 'TOTAL' Sharia In Nigeria by RichDad1(m): 1:02pm On Jan 15, 2011
@Ode remo,
  You just speak my mind.This Buhari guy is a religious biggot, People just watch very careful who cast your vote for,
Re: Buhari Calls For 'TOTAL' Sharia In Nigeria by RichDad1(m): 1:05pm On Jan 15, 2011
@Abagworo,
This guy can never change, remember Buhari's effort to get Nigeria into OIC While he was a head of state?
Re: Buhari Calls For 'TOTAL' Sharia In Nigeria by Nobody: 1:07pm On Jan 15, 2011
Beaf I thought you were more mature than this.
Re: Buhari Calls For 'TOTAL' Sharia In Nigeria by Jakumo(m): 1:10pm On Jan 15, 2011
Ayatollah Buhari has proved, time and time again, that he is without question a dangerous and clinically insane individual who really should really be put out of his misery to stop him breeding any more than he already has, and in the interests of public safety.

Buhari clearly derives sick thrills from his deranged fantasies of allowing baying mobs to stone women to death, and of overseeing the humiliation and amputation disfigurement of non-muslims.   By all psychological yardsticks, that chimpanzee is a confirmed sociopath and psychopath whose sudden demise would benefit the civilized world beyond measure.

The  mere fact that a mentally challenged mutant like Buhari could EVER be seriously considered for elected office is a sad indictment of the Nigerian state.   Thankfully ALL of Ayatollah Buhari's attempts to bogart his way into elected office have been monumental and epic FAILURES, as were the numerous DOOMED lawsuits he launched in protest of his unbroken and well-deserved losing streak.  Praise the Lord !

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Re: Buhari Calls For 'TOTAL' Sharia In Nigeria by Lagosboy: 1:13pm On Jan 15, 2011
Dirty Politics at its peak , you di out an article of little relvance ., how come he did not introduce the shariah penal code when he hadthe full authority as a military guy at the peak of his authority. His nmber two was also a muslim in Tunde idiagbon and how come they did not force the shariah penal code down the throats of christians.

How come he has spoken against govtmoney used for hajj boards etc .

How can he introuce the penal code in the whole country as a civilian head of state.

Guy show some maturity we are not fools you know
Re: Buhari Calls For 'TOTAL' Sharia In Nigeria by ekubear1: 1:13pm On Jan 15, 2011
Beaf = fear monger.
Re: Buhari Calls For 'TOTAL' Sharia In Nigeria by oderemo(m): 1:14pm On Jan 15, 2011
against corruption?


In September 2006, The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) named Mrs. Patience Jonathan, wife of Goodluck Jonathan, then Bayelsa State Governor, as an accomplice in the N104million-money laundering case involving Mrs. Nancy Ebere Nwosu.

The EFCC in suit number FHC
/ABJ/M/340/

when last your madam try to clear this allegation? or this and other un mentionables we are supposed to live with in this country as we search for that saint to lead us to the promised land.
which is worst religious bigotry or corruption in high places ?
you know what , at least we can use one to eradicate the elephant in the room i.e corruption,
Re: Buhari Calls For 'TOTAL' Sharia In Nigeria by Beaf: 1:16pm On Jan 15, 2011
Abagworo:

This article is 10 years old.Even a criminal 2 years ago could be a Pastor today.So it is bullsh*t to discuss it or even use it as a reference.

Pure foolishness.

Would you commit murder, get caught 100 years later and expect to be declared innocent? You can take your crap pseudo religious nonsense to the unintelligent, perhaps you don't know how blood has flowed in the country.

You should be careful before voicing idiotic opinions. These are headlines from 2001, the year Buhari made his speech:

Nigeria Releases Casualty Figures from Kaduna Riots
Sunday, August 26, 2001 (12:00 am)

by Obed Minchakpu

KADUNA, Nigeria (Compass) -- Nigerian police authorities reported that 123 churches were burned and 55 mosques razed during the Kaduna religious riots in late February that involved violent clashes between Christians and Muslims over the implementation of sharia (Islamic legal system) in northern Nigeria.

The police command in Kaduna made the disclosure through its commissioner, Alhaji Hamisu Isa, who submitted the report to the Judicial Commission of Inquiry, which was established in early March to investigate causes of the Kaduna riots. The Commission is headed by Justice Dalhatu Ja'afaru, a Muslim attorney.

The police said 609 persons were killed, including four policemen, and more than 100 persons were injured. In addition, 1,944 houses and 746 vehicles were burned. . .

http://www.worthynews.com/2253-nigeria-releases-casualty-figures-from-kaduna-riots

'Allah will decide if I die for adultery'

A Nigerian woman facing death by stoning speaks for the first time after being sentenced under Islamic law: 'They have made so much politics out of sharia that it is denting Nigeria's image'

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2001/dec/09/religion.islam

Religious hatred sparks Nigerian riots

By Glenn Mckenzie, AP


Sunday, 14 October 2001

Bands of Muslims and Christians rioted yesterday in the streets of Kano, northern Nigeria. More than a dozen people were killed, according to witnesses and police, and places of worship were set alight.


Bands of Muslims and Christians rioted yesterday in the streets of Kano, northern Nigeria. More than a dozen people were killed, according to witnesses and police, and places of worship were set alight.

This was the latest outbreak of religious violence in an area where Muslim-Christian fighting has killed thousands since last year.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/religious-hatred-sparks-nigerian-riots-631341.html
Re: Buhari Calls For 'TOTAL' Sharia In Nigeria by redsun(m): 1:18pm On Jan 15, 2011
Sharia law should only apply to corrupt practices in nigeria.Any corrupt official like gej found wanting should be stoned to death.
Re: Buhari Calls For 'TOTAL' Sharia In Nigeria by Lagosboy: 1:22pm On Jan 15, 2011
@Beaf

Wha you fail to realise is that even GEJ wuld not play this kin of politics as he would be playing the reliious card and alienating the whole of the north. He would be saying he wants only votes from christians by attacking Buhari from a religious angle.

Common sense will tell us this kind of religius card is simply divisive, wake buddie wake up!
Re: Buhari Calls For 'TOTAL' Sharia In Nigeria by redsun(m): 1:24pm On Jan 15, 2011
Although with Ribadu in the race now,Buhari is my second choice.If Pat Utomi is in the race,he will automatically become my first choice

This is a time when even an unknown rational school teacher that is ready to commit his or her life to make a change should win the presidential election in nigeria.

We have to borrow a leaf from the american,who for the dire need for a change,voted a blackman into the white house.
Re: Buhari Calls For 'TOTAL' Sharia In Nigeria by owobokiri(m): 1:27pm On Jan 15, 2011
Buhari is a green snake in a green grass. If he is frustrated with the way things are going, it has nothing to do with the whole of Nigeria. He is more pre-occupied with restoring what he considers to be the right of the north to run things in Nigeria. It has always been his way or nothing else and his desperation in contesting every presidential election should worry
Re: Buhari Calls For 'TOTAL' Sharia In Nigeria by Jakumo(m): 1:29pm On Jan 15, 2011
All in favor of Ayatollah Buhari being handed an election LOSER'S consolation prize of being assigned to dog-catcher duties in his village, please say AYE !

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Re: Buhari Calls For 'TOTAL' Sharia In Nigeria by oderemo(m): 1:33pm On Jan 15, 2011
the problem am having with this guy ribadu is now that he have the limelight, what exactly is he doing with it.
no aggressive campaign, poster, debate abt issues and so on, to push his agenda to the fore front or does he think the president post will be given to him just like that.
dude have to fight for this, the pdp are not going to relinquish power that easily.
Re: Buhari Calls For 'TOTAL' Sharia In Nigeria by Beaf: 1:33pm On Jan 15, 2011
Lagosboy:

@Beaf

Wha you fail to realise is that even GEJ wuld not play this kin of politics as he would be playing the reliious card and alienating the whole of the north. He would be saying he wants only votes from christians by attacking Buhari from a religious angle.

Common sense will tell us this kind of religius card is simply divisive, wake buddie wake up!

You surely know that sharia is not the definition of Islam, so you are the one playing the riligious card.
Abeg, keep quiet. Buhari was at the forefront of a crusade to install sharia across the whole country. His words are indelibly cast in stone.
I am neither a Christian nor a Muslim, but I value my freedom desperately, so I couldn't give a hoot about a wild eyed, fanatic president.
Re: Buhari Calls For 'TOTAL' Sharia In Nigeria by Beaf: 1:35pm On Jan 15, 2011
Jakumo:

All in favor of Ayatollah Buhari being handed an election LOSER'S consolation prize of being assigned to dog-catcher duties in his village, please say AYE !

AYE!
Re: Buhari Calls For 'TOTAL' Sharia In Nigeria by Jakumo(m): 1:36pm On Jan 15, 2011
Right then. Motion adopted. All rise !
Re: Buhari Calls For 'TOTAL' Sharia In Nigeria by tunnytox(m): 1:41pm On Jan 15, 2011
I can't even imagine that some people are clamouring for Buhari! I don't know of any credible achievement that this man has ever achieved in his life. He's a religious fanatic and will always be, He was a coup plotter who rules Nigerians by force and carried out several summary executions of people who were not properly tried. This man should just go and die and leave Nigeria alone
Re: Buhari Calls For 'TOTAL' Sharia In Nigeria by redsun(m): 1:43pm On Jan 15, 2011
Buhari is just relatively better than animals like GEJ,atiku,IBB,OBJ and co,it is not that he is the best nigeria has to offer.The corrupt mind of nigerian populace like beaf won't let them see and vote in the right candidates
Re: Buhari Calls For 'TOTAL' Sharia In Nigeria by Jakumo(m): 1:43pm On Jan 15, 2011
tunnytox:

I can't even imagine that some people are clamouring for Buhari! I don't know of any credible achievement that this man has ever achieved in his life. He's a religious fanatic and will always be, He was a coup plotter who rules Nigerians by force and carried out several summary executions of people who were not properly tried. This man should just go and die and leave Nigeria alone

Sho y'right !
Re: Buhari Calls For 'TOTAL' Sharia In Nigeria by Gbawe: 1:45pm On Jan 15, 2011
eku_bear:

Beaf = fear monger.

Those who are insecure in their own candidate , because he has no decent record to run on (GEJ) , will focus entirely on defaming the character of everyone else in the race in the hope that this will hand their mediocre cadidate victory. Oldest trick in the book. I am prepared to see an article , from 1982, 'quoting' that Ribadu was an evil, drug-taking cult leader while he was at University .
Re: Buhari Calls For 'TOTAL' Sharia In Nigeria by Beaf: 1:48pm On Jan 15, 2011
Gbawe:

Those who are insecure in their own candidate , because he has no decent record to run on (GEJ) , will focus entirely on defaming the character of everyone else in the race. I am prepared to see an article 'quoting' that Ribadu was an evil, drug-taking cult leader while he was at University in the past.

Are you saying Buhari never made the statements? Are you claiming Buhari isn't a religious bigot? If so, prove it.
Or is it that you are just being dishonest as usual?

Atiku tried the lying route and got routed, you should learn a lot from that.
Re: Buhari Calls For 'TOTAL' Sharia In Nigeria by Nsiman(m): 1:49pm On Jan 15, 2011
@ ode remo, what he said in 2001 if not enforced by any govt, if he is given a chance to govern us, that will be his priority and it will deprive us of our fundamental human right of freedom of worship. U can't impose ur belief on another's belief. Buhari will only be a civilian dictator, let's not give him a chance.
Re: Buhari Calls For 'TOTAL' Sharia In Nigeria by Nsiman(m): 1:55pm On Jan 15, 2011
@ abagworo, then why do want to vote buhari due to his fight against corruption after over 22yrs, buhari may have change from fighting corruption now.

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