Petition to: The President of Nigeria - Chief Bola Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu GCFR
Help free Yahaya and end blaphemy laws in Northern Nigeria!
Help free Yahaya and end blaphemy laws in Northern Nigeria!
Imagine being threatened with death because of something you said that others found offensive to their own beliefs?
This is what some blasphemy laws around the world allow; the death sentence for opinions that others find offensive.
Blasphemy laws are prevalent in many countries where Sharia law operates and are often used to persecute Christians and religious minorities.
Reports and testimonies reveal that these laws are often a significant driver of social tensions and brutal mob violence, often directed against Christians.
Blasphemy accusations across the world are the ultimate censorship, as they regularly lead to mob violence and murder. And in Nigeria, the broader violence against Christians is causing an estimated 13 Christians to be violently killed every day because of their faith. Christian student Deborah Emmanuel Yakubu was stoned and beaten to death for thanking Jesus after an exam. She lost her life over blasphemy accusations and the out-of-control mob’s hatred towards her statement. Now, Christian and mother of five, Rhoda Jatau, is facing a blasphemy charge for forwarding a video defending Deborah, and the mob came after her as well. No one should be subjected to mob violence and attacks based on their peaceful expression.
And in Northern Nigeria, young Sufi musician Yahaya Sharif-Aminu has his life and freedom hanging in the balance because the self-composed song lyrics he shared in a WhatsApp group were deemed “blasphemous” and a mob demanded his arrest after destroying his home.
Everyone should have the right to freely speak, live out their faith, and worship without fear of persecution. But those subjected to blasphemy laws are often denied these basic human rights.
We want to see blasphemy laws repealed.
We want to secure freedom of religion and free expression for all.
Will you join us?
More Information:
https://adfinternational.org/video-release-european-parliament/
https://adf.uk/uk-politicians-call-for-yahayas-release/
Original petition: https://citizengo.org/en-gb/211509-help-end-blasphemy-laws-and-free-yahaya-sharif-aminu-who-could-face-death-over-whatsapp
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Petition to: The President of Nigeria - Chief Bola Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu GCFR
Dear President Tinubu,
Everyone should have the right to freely speak, live out their faith, and worship without fear of persecution. But those subjected to blasphemy laws are denied these basic human rights.
These laws are unconstitutional and breach international human rights on many levels.
Will you stand for justice and use your office to help free Yahaya Sharif-Aminu?
This young Sufi musician from Nigeria has his life and freedom hanging in the balance because the self-composed song lyrics he shared in a WhatsApp group were deemed “blasphemous” in your country.
For speaking a few simple words, he was threatened by angry mob violence and had his home burnt down. Now, he is fighting against a possible death penalty at Nigeria’s Supreme Court.
Will you support Yahaya’s release?
If Yahaya loses, he will face another trial with the very real possibility of being sentenced to death once again. Yet a victory in his case would not only save Yahaya’s life, but it would also provide a huge opportunity for 200 million Nigerians as it could result in the overturning of the country's egregious death penalty blasphemy law.
Will you work to bring the country together and protect the fundamental freedoms of your citizens?
A win would help reinforce constitutional order guaranteeing the right to free expression and religious freedom in Northern Nigeria.
Petition to: The President of Nigeria - Chief Bola Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu GCFR
Dear President Tinubu,
Everyone should have the right to freely speak, live out their faith, and worship without fear of persecution. But those subjected to blasphemy laws are denied these basic human rights.
These laws are unconstitutional and breach international human rights on many levels.
Will you stand for justice and use your office to help free Yahaya Sharif-Aminu?
This young Sufi musician from Nigeria has his life and freedom hanging in the balance because the self-composed song lyrics he shared in a WhatsApp group were deemed “blasphemous” in your country.
For speaking a few simple words, he was threatened by angry mob violence and had his home burnt down. Now, he is fighting against a possible death penalty at Nigeria’s Supreme Court.
Will you support Yahaya’s release?
If Yahaya loses, he will face another trial with the very real possibility of being sentenced to death once again. Yet a victory in his case would not only save Yahaya’s life, but it would also provide a huge opportunity for 200 million Nigerians as it could result in the overturning of the country's egregious death penalty blasphemy law.
Will you work to bring the country together and protect the fundamental freedoms of your citizens?
A win would help reinforce constitutional order guaranteeing the right to free expression and religious freedom in Northern Nigeria.
