Blasphemy: Christian Women Fight for Freedom – #FreeRhodaJatauNOW Campaign Rises Against Unjust Detention

#FreeRhodaJatauNOW Campaign Rises Against Unjust Detention.

Across Nigeria, Christian women are raising their voices in a powerful movement demanding the release of Mrs. Rhoda Ya’u Jatau. This mother of five has been unjustly imprisoned since May 2022, accused of blasphemy for sharing a WhatsApp video criticizing the brutal mob attack and killing of Deborah Yakubu, a college student.

Deeply troubled by Mrs. Jatau’s fate, Christian women are mobilizing through social media, questioning the legality of trying her in a Sharia court. The #FreeRhodaJatauNOW hashtag echoes their calls for action, urging fellow Christians to join the fight for her freedom.

With growing frustration, they target protests against the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and PFN offices, accusing leaders of failing to confront the government’s inaction. A prominent Christian leader in Northern Nigeria explains how Christian persecution occurs in certain states, demanding corrective measures to restore hope for a united Nigeria.

Al Jazeera’s report on November 30th, 2023, highlights Mrs. Jatau’s arrest for sharing a critical message among colleagues. It details the escalating public outrage and simmering religious tensions in Nigeria, a country officially secular yet grappling with the influence of Islamic law in specific regions.

The article explored Mrs. Jatau’s ongoing incarceration, her trial in a Sharia court, and the repeated adjournments that have kept her imprisoned. CAN Chairman Kaduna State, Rev. Joseph John Hayab, condemns this as blatant evidence of the persecution of Christians in northern Nigeria.

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Mrs. Jatau’s case isn’t isolated. Similar incidents involving individuals like Mubarak Bala and Yahaya Sharif-Aminu raise serious concerns about the suppression of freedom of speech and religion. Amnesty International urges their release and emphasizes Nigeria’s obligation to protect human rights.

Mrs. Jatau’s ongoing ordeal emphasizes the alarming incidents of blasphemy in Nigeria, with dire consequences for religious minorities. The demand for fair trials to deter future perpetrators resonates deeply, highlighting the need for a united effort to protect the rights of all Nigerians, like Mrs. Jatau.

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Mrs. Jatau’s freedom, broader questions emerge regarding the safety of women in northern Nigeria and the urgent need to address extremism. The sultan of Sokoto’s statement that Islamic law does not apply to non-Muslims is a welcome step, emphasizing the importance of upholding constitutional principles in a diverse and multicultural country like Nigeria.

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#FreeRhodaJatauNOW Campaign Rises Against Unjust Detention.

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