The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has expressed concern over the reported conviction of a Christian woman in Borno, North East Nigeria.
CAN, in an announcement signed by Archbishop Daniel Okoh, expressed concern over the reported conviction and imprisonment of a Christian woman, recognized as Lami Samuel Dawa.
The Association mentioned it’s significantly involved by stories that the case arose from circumstances involving the conversion of an grownup woman to Christianity, though the exact info and authorized foundation of the conviction are nonetheless being verified.
CAN mentioned an enchantment has been filed, including it’s dedicated to permitting the judicial course of to run its course.
Nevertheless, the apex Christian physique mentioned that the case raises vital questions concerning the safety of non secular freedom and the elemental rights assured beneath the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
CAN mentioned it believes that each particular person has the suitable to freely select, change or practise their faith or perception with out coercion, intimidation or illegal punishment.
The Christian physique referred to as on the related authorities to be certain that the rights of all events are protected and that justice is served in accordance with the Constitution and the regulation.
The Association mentioned it “will continue to monitor developments in the case and engage with the relevant authorities through appropriate legal and institutional channels.”
CAN mentioned it stays dedicated to the peaceable coexistence of Nigerians of all non secular backgrounds and to the safety of the elemental rights and freedoms of each citizen.
