Christian Association to discuss the Shari’a

The imposition of Islamic law in the northern state of Zamfara will be high on the agenda of a general assembly, which the Christian Association of Nigeria will hold in Benin City on Wednesday, ‘The Guardian’ reported, quoting church officials. The newspaper quoted Archbishop Patrick Ekpu, chairman of the association’s Edo State chapter, as saying the adoption of the Shari’a was intended to drive Nigeria into the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) “through the back door”. Ekpu has joined a growing chorus among Christians who have warned that the adoption of the Shari’a might lead to the disintegration of the country. He called on the federal attorney general to seek a court ruling to the constitutionality of Zamfara’s move. Supporters of the Shari’a have maintained that its adoption posed no threat to non-Muslims or to Nigeria’s unity.