Popular Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah is not happy and has bared his mind on the adoption of Sharia law by 12 northern states.

He said: “For years, agents of the state have stood by as individuals took the law into their own hands, destroying churches and killing Christians, as well as innocent citizens of both faiths, under the guise of blasphemy laws.”

“The dubious decision by 12 northern states to adopt Sharia law in a democracy in 2000 opened the door to Islamist elements who saw it as a sign that Islam was on the ascendancy. Things must change.”

“President Tinubu should approach the courts to declare the adoption of Sharia law unconstitutional, such a move is necessary to curb the growing trend of mob justice across the country.”

“The killings of Deborah Samuel in Sokoto and Bridget Agbahime in Kano are examples of how the misuse of blasphemy laws continue to claim innocent lives.”

“The secular state anticipated by the Constitution must be enforced.”