Nigerian Muslims have rejected the Bill for Ecclesiastical (Christian) Courts in Nigeria.
The umbrella body of all Muslims in Nigeria, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) described the Bill as a recipe for anarchy and should be stopped in the interest of the nation.
The group according to Punch also threatened that it would demand that Wednesday should be declared a work-free day in Nigeria, if Christians continue to insist on ecclesiastical courts.
The Secretary-General of NSCIA and Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede said the demand for Christian courts amounted to the height of intolerance because Christians enjoyed Sunday as Sabbath Day while the cross was the sign of the hospital “and yet Muslims are not complaining.
He stated that if it was because Muslims have Shariah court, that Christian want Christian courts, then Muslims also have the right to say they don’t want Saturday and Sunday as work-free day.
“If Christians say whatever Muslims want, they will be antagonistic to it, then what it means is that Muslims can stand up and say they don’t want Saturday and Sunday, they want Wednesday as work-free day.”
He said the promoters of the Bill should be cautioned not to create a situation that will lead to anarchy.
It’s unfortunate that those who profess to be followers of God in Nigeria are the real people who are preaching hate and violence and sponsoring crises which has culminated in unquantifiable bloodshed, misery & suffering. Is that what God & religion stand for?
With due respect sir, d reasons adduced above as reason for rejection of christian courts in Nigeria by muslems is not cogent, compelling & competent. it lacks substance
I am of the strong view that Nigeria should establish ecclesiastical courts for Christians in Nigeria to parallel with the contemporary Sharia courts for Muslims. I congratulate the sponsors of this long overdue bill. This courageous move should be supported by all patriotic and peace loving Nigerians at home and abroad. I believe this will strengthen and promote harmony, justice, peaceful and mutual coexistence in our national life. This is a very good idea. Keep it up!!!
point of correction the sign or logo in hospital is not a cross but a plus sign + so please stop the sarcasm my brothers and let’s move this country forward.