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Akwa Ibom Govt. Sets Up Family Court To Tackle Alleged Child Witchcraft by terrymason(m): 7:06pm On Nov 16, 2014 |
Justice Theresa Obot of the Akwa Ibom State High Court, said that the state government had set up a family court to tackle the increasing cases of child witchcraft in the state. Obot told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja that the court was created after a commission of enquiry set up to investigate allegations of child witchcraft concluded its assignment. According to her, the court is set up to prosecute cases and allegations of child witchcraft in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the Commission of Enquiry was set up in Nov. 2010, following the rampant stigmatisation of children in the state for alleged witchcraft. According to her, priority attention is being given to cases of child witchcraft in the state. “We in the judiciary lay so much emphasis on the child witchcraft stigmatisation and the courts now make it a point of duty to address those issues. “So when such cases come in, we try not to limit ourselves to only the punishment of alleged child witch, but also to provide counselling. “Because in a family court, when a child and the parents have problems, we offer reconciliation,’’ Obot said. She said, “anybody who says a child is a witch or wizard, he or she will be prosecuted, after which they will also receive counselling. “So, that has helped to reduce incidences of child witchcraft in Akwa Ibom state.’’ “We are not saying that it is over, but so far the incidence has been reduced to the barest minimum.’’ Obot said the courts also recommend counselling for parents who stigmatised their children after they had been punished. Obot commended the state government for its campaign to stop the stigmatisation of children over alleged witchcraft. She also noted that the state government was doing everything humanly possible to put an end to the issue by organising annual seminars on child rights laws and other related issues. (NAN). It is kind of funny but serious how is the going to decide the case? Your opinion is highly needed nlers Source: www.vanguardngr.com/2014/11/akwa-ibom-govt-sets-family-court-tackle-alleged-child-witchcraft/ 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Akwa Ibom Govt. Sets Up Family Court To Tackle Alleged Child Witchcraft by Prymestrr(m): 7:24pm On Nov 16, 2014 |
So how exactly is d court supposed 2 know if allegations of such nature r true or not?? Modified! It seems i'm STC but who cares ![]() 3 Likes |
Re: Akwa Ibom Govt. Sets Up Family Court To Tackle Alleged Child Witchcraft by eleojo23: 7:24pm On Nov 16, 2014 |
Many people (in Nigeria) believe that every little thing has witchcraft influence. We give so much credit to the devil for things unrelated to Him. 3 Likes |
Re: Akwa Ibom Govt. Sets Up Family Court To Tackle Alleged Child Witchcraft by iceberylin(m): 7:24pm On Nov 16, 2014 |
Probably cause of 2015 election... Bunch of politicians... We need leaders ![]() |
Re: Akwa Ibom Govt. Sets Up Family Court To Tackle Alleged Child Witchcraft by coolvitus(m): 7:24pm On Nov 16, 2014 |
Toh |
Re: Akwa Ibom Govt. Sets Up Family Court To Tackle Alleged Child Witchcraft by Pennyways: 7:25pm On Nov 16, 2014 |
nice move 1 Like |
Re: Akwa Ibom Govt. Sets Up Family Court To Tackle Alleged Child Witchcraft by igbsam(m): 7:25pm On Nov 16, 2014 |
Good. I just wished they would stop this arrant nonsense. This is 2014 for crying out loud. Why subject children to such injustice all in the name of being possessed. The people who are torturing this children are the ones possessed with the spirit of witchcraft. That woman, Helen Okpabio or what's her name has done alot of damage to the children of akwa ibom with that her movie. The same punishment should be served to those parents who would be found guilty. 13 Likes |
Re: Akwa Ibom Govt. Sets Up Family Court To Tackle Alleged Child Witchcraft by Patdedon(m): 7:25pm On Nov 16, 2014 |
Good move 3 Likes |
Re: Akwa Ibom Govt. Sets Up Family Court To Tackle Alleged Child Witchcraft by kendrick93(m): 7:26pm On Nov 16, 2014 |
akwa ibom and witchcraf sef.. tufiakwaa. no wonder there people are deserting d state.. d ones living in other parts of d country don't lyk visitin due to fear of being be-witched |
Re: Akwa Ibom Govt. Sets Up Family Court To Tackle Alleged Child Witchcraft by donwhizkid(m): 7:26pm On Nov 16, 2014 |
Lolz.... |
Re: Akwa Ibom Govt. Sets Up Family Court To Tackle Alleged Child Witchcraft by hadassah27: 7:27pm On Nov 16, 2014 |
This is serious |
Re: Akwa Ibom Govt. Sets Up Family Court To Tackle Alleged Child Witchcraft by Vivipop(f): 7:27pm On Nov 16, 2014 |
Nice move. I'm fully in support of this. This witchcraft thingy(does not even exist) is as common as goodmorning here. They should learn not to drag Children into it. 2 Likes |
Re: Akwa Ibom Govt. Sets Up Family Court To Tackle Alleged Child Witchcraft by Trafford(m): 7:27pm On Nov 16, 2014 |
donwhizkid: Land sellers |
Re: Akwa Ibom Govt. Sets Up Family Court To Tackle Alleged Child Witchcraft by Nobody: 7:28pm On Nov 16, 2014 |
like seriously?? |
Re: Akwa Ibom Govt. Sets Up Family Court To Tackle Alleged Child Witchcraft by Nobody: 7:28pm On Nov 16, 2014 |
Nice move.. Atleast those accusing young children of witchcraft will be dealt with.. Africans and there mentality.. Any little tin is i.e. U re a witch or wizard tat y those pastors are buying private jet with there money 1 Like |
Re: Akwa Ibom Govt. Sets Up Family Court To Tackle Alleged Child Witchcraft by Nobody: 7:28pm On Nov 16, 2014 |
kendrick93:u bin go church?? |
Re: Akwa Ibom Govt. Sets Up Family Court To Tackle Alleged Child Witchcraft by Nobody: 7:28pm On Nov 16, 2014 |
I reserv my comment |
Re: Akwa Ibom Govt. Sets Up Family Court To Tackle Alleged Child Witchcraft by martinoh(m): 7:28pm On Nov 16, 2014 |
walahi e good |
Re: Akwa Ibom Govt. Sets Up Family Court To Tackle Alleged Child Witchcraft by Matttthew(m): 7:30pm On Nov 16, 2014 |
If I say e good....... E go be like I be APC If I say e bad........ E go be like I be Witch.... Wetin u wan make we say now? |
Re: Akwa Ibom Govt. Sets Up Family Court To Tackle Alleged Child Witchcraft by Nobody: 7:30pm On Nov 16, 2014 |
kendrick93: Are you trying to rob Edo state off their rights ![]() 6 Likes |
Re: Akwa Ibom Govt. Sets Up Family Court To Tackle Alleged Child Witchcraft by Nobody: 7:31pm On Nov 16, 2014 |
accusin innocent kids of being witches n wizards bekus e break plate fr kitchen 4 Likes |
Re: Akwa Ibom Govt. Sets Up Family Court To Tackle Alleged Child Witchcraft by nora544: 7:31pm On Nov 16, 2014 |
I hope that will bring Lady Apostle' Helen Ukpabio Liberty Gospel Church down because she is one of this fake pastors who told their folloers that when a child crying in the night it is bewitched. 1 Like |
Re: Akwa Ibom Govt. Sets Up Family Court To Tackle Alleged Child Witchcraft by tiamiyukunle69(m): 7:32pm On Nov 16, 2014 |
na so witch child witch craft plenty for the state ni ![]() |
Re: Akwa Ibom Govt. Sets Up Family Court To Tackle Alleged Child Witchcraft by Nobody: 7:32pm On Nov 16, 2014 |
Nigerians, tagging innocent people as witches since the days of Sango and Amadioha...My signature though 1 Like |
Re: Akwa Ibom Govt. Sets Up Family Court To Tackle Alleged Child Witchcraft by Nobody: 7:32pm On Nov 16, 2014 |
Akwa ibom -uyo,next ....... - Oka ![]() |
Re: Akwa Ibom Govt. Sets Up Family Court To Tackle Alleged Child Witchcraft by onihaxy: 7:32pm On Nov 16, 2014 |
Ok. But wait, is witchcraft still existing in 2014?. |
Re: Akwa Ibom Govt. Sets Up Family Court To Tackle Alleged Child Witchcraft by terrymason(m): 7:32pm On Nov 16, 2014 |
kendrick93:after reading ur comment! I just start to lolx! |
Re: Akwa Ibom Govt. Sets Up Family Court To Tackle Alleged Child Witchcraft by bunmioguns(m): 7:32pm On Nov 16, 2014 |
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Re: Akwa Ibom Govt. Sets Up Family Court To Tackle Alleged Child Witchcraft by Ezedon(m): 7:35pm On Nov 16, 2014 |
..are they still in this archaic practice, it seems I will break up with my girl friend to avoid being witched 1 Like |
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