A bill which seeks to
create an equivalent of Sharia Court of Appeal for Christians has passed second
reading in the House of Representatives.
The bill seeks to amend
the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to provide for the
establishment of Ecclesiastical Court of Appeal in the Federal Capital
Territory, Abuja and other 36 states.
The sponsor of the bill,
Honourable Istifanus Gyang, said when established, the courts would complement
the regular courts in adjudicating matters relating to the Christian faith,
between individuals and groups that yield and submit to its jurisdiction.
According to him, the
judges, who are to be called cardinals, are expected to be drawn from those
learned in law, who would be required to administer justice in accordance with
christian faith and the laws of the country.
Source: The News Guru
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