PRESS RELEASE
15 May, 2022
THE KILLING OF DEBORAH SAMUEL IN SOKOTO STATE
It is with great sadness we received news of the murder of Ms. Deborah Samuel by a riotous, lynch religious mob in Sokoto State on the allegation that she committed blasphemy.
In condemning the murder of Ms. Deborah, we must make it clear that no one has the right to take the life of another for any reason. Islam, being a religion of peace, does not in any manner promote, condone, or encourage the killing of any human being by another.
Furthermore, the Constitution of Nigeria is the supreme law of the land and that is the law we all must and should look up to and obey as the law that guides our conduct and binds the fabric of our society.
We demand that those who committed this murder be prosecuted and sentenced accordingly under the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Anything less than this will lead to further anarchy in our land.
Sincerely,
Dr. Asukwo Mendie Archibong Esq.
National Chairman NFD & Presidential Candidate 2019
