President of
Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), Rev. Dachollom Datiri, has accused some
prominent northern leaders for allegedly converting and forcefully marrying
minors.
He urged the
Federal Government to take decisive action against the leaders in question,
some of whom he claims are in the National Assembly.
Rev. Datiri
stated this yesterday while declaring open the 91 general church council
meeting, held at the COCIN headquarters
Jos.
The clergyman
said the church will continue to kick against early marriage and rape.
Datiri
described the action of the lawmakers involved in the practice as shameful and
inhuman, adding that such persons should be treated as kidnappers for abducting
teenage girls.
“The alleged
conversion and marriage of minors by key leaders in this country is, at best
laughable. Anyone less than 18-years-old is considered a minor and incapable of
making legally binding choices according to the Nigeria Constitution.
“This action
by some prominent leaders in Northern Nigeria is shameful, barbaric and
inhuman. We call on the Federal government to prevail on such leaders to do the
right thing as civilized, reasonable and honourable persons.”
He urged
President Muhamadu Buhari to redouble efforts and rescue other abducted Chibok
girls who are still languishing in captivity. He also called for security
against the wave of marauding herdsmen in parts of the country harassing
communities and killing innocent farmers.
Datiri added
that for the federal government to win the war against Book Haram, there needs
to be a serious crackdown on double-agent security operatives collaborating
with the terror group.
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