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Blasphemy laws in Nigeria

Early day motion 1200, tabled 22 May 2023 by Jim Shannon (DUP). Signed by 13 members.

That this House condemns the blasphemy laws in Nigeria that have caused individuals with minority beliefs to receive long prison sentences or extreme mob violence; urges President Buhari to pardon those facing the death penalty for alleged blasphemous expressions before he leaves office, including Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, whose case is currently before the Supreme Court; and extends its full support to Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, a 22 year old singer at risk of execution for circulating a song via WhatsApp considered blasphemous.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 4, DUP 3, Conservative 2, Labour 2, Independent 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.