Why Muslim Lawyers Urge Gov Ganduje To Sign Death Warrant Of Singer Convicted For Blasphemy

The Muslim Lawyers Association of Nigeria (MULAN) in Kano State, have urged the state Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje to sign the death warrant of singer, Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, who was sentenced to death over an alleged blasphemy against Prophet Muhammed.

In a statement released by the group’s Chairman, Muhammad Sani Garba Esq, Mulan applauded the death sentence handed to Sharif-Aminu

The statement read in part;“The position of the Law under Shari’a is that any sane and adult muslim, who insults, defames, or utters words or acts which are capable of bringing into disrepute, odium, contempt of the holy Prophet, such a person has committed a serious crime punishable by death.

“The general public should understand that Shari’a is a Muslim Law applicable only to Muslims. Any person who accepts to be Muslim must obey the provisions of Shari’a, whether it pleases him or not. Those who are not followers of Islamic faith should be reminded that the constitution of Nigeria guarantees Nigerians to practice and observe the religion of their choice and be bound by its Laws and principles.

“We urge the Executive arm of Kano State government to ensure strict compliance to the Judgement, as part of its commitment towards proper implementation of Sharia.”