Sharia Law: Two Legal Codes Cannot Co-Exist, Group Tells FG, N’Assembly

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The Ndi Igbo Worldwide Union issued a press release urging the Federal Government, the National Assembly and northern Islamic leadership to choose between a common law system and Sharia law, arguing that both legal codes cannot coexist in a modern nation. President Benjamin Nwankwo and Secretary Chief Charles Edemuzo said Nigeria’s constitution enshrines Sharia and that any proposal to impose a uniform common law would require constitutional amendment. They referenced recent opposition by Islamic authorities to Mr Riley Moore’s call to repeal Sharia criminal law as evidence of the tension. The group called for a decisive choice, noting that the issue could influence future discussions on legal reforms ahead of upcoming elections. No specific legislative action was announced, but the statement signals potential debate on the legal framework in the electoral context.

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Reported by 2 sources: new_telegraph, Arise News.