The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has raised issues over the reported conviction and imprisonment of a Christian girl in Borno State, North-East Nigeria.
In an announcement signed by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, the affiliation recognized the lady as Lami Samuel Dawa and expressed concern over the circumstances surrounding her conviction.
CAN stated it was significantly troubled by experiences that the case stemmed from the conversion of an grownup girl to Christianity, noting, nonetheless, that the exact information and authorized foundation for the conviction had been nonetheless being verified.
The affiliation disclosed that an enchantment had been filed, stressing that it could enable the judicial course of to take its course.
However, it famous that the case raises critical issues concerning the safety of non secular freedom and the elemental rights assured by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
According to CAN, each particular person has the correct to freely select, change or practise their faith or perception with out coercion, intimidation or illegal punishment.
The affiliation urged related authorities to make sure that the rights of everybody concerned are revered and that the matter is dealt with in accordance with the Constitution and relevant legal guidelines.
It added that it “will continue to monitor developments in the case and engage with the relevant authorities through appropriate legal and institutional channels.”
CAN reaffirmed its dedication to selling peaceable coexistence amongst Nigerians of various spiritual backgrounds and defending the elemental rights and freedoms of each citizen.
We’ve acquired the sting. Get real-time experiences, breaking scoops, and unique angles delivered straight to your telephone. Don’t accept stale information. Join LEADERSHIP NEWS on WhatsApp for twenty-four/7 updates →
