On July 26, 2019 Chief Justice Godwin Abraham, dismissed the Atheist Society of Nigeria’s (ASN’s) lawsuit which complained state funding of a Christian Worship Centre in Akwa Ibom state is unconstitutional and promotion of the worship Centre by the state Governor, Udom Emmanuel in his official capacity, was ultra vires and an abuse of his powers.

After consultation with their lawyers, our affiliate, ASN has resolved to appeal against the decision of the Chief Justice and will, if necessary, take the matter to the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

The appeal, now lodged at the Appeal Court at Calabar, states that the Chief Justice violated ASN’s constitutional right to a fair hearing and occasioned a grave miscarriage of justice. It says the judge attempted to harass and intimidate the claimant. The judge failed to take account of legal arguments and copious evidence submitted by ASN and took the side of the government on every issue despite the fact the Government produced no evidence whatsoever to support its case.

This is excellent news. Illegal government support for religious causes is rife in Nigeria and ranges from building churches and Mosques to spending millions of dollars annually sponsoring Muslims to travel to Mecca for the annual Hajj. If ASN can win this test case, the door will be open to challenging all the other cases of governments unconstitutionally supporting religions in Nigeria.

For the avoidance of doubt, neither ASN nor AAI has any objection to religious people building places of worship and going on pilgrimages—it is their constitutional right to do so. Our concern is the illegal use of public money and resources to fund and promote such religious endeavors.

AAI is making a major contribution to the legal costs of this case and we’ll keep our members and supporters informed as the case progresses. If you hate to see abuses of religious power go unchallenged, please consider making a donation towards our costs.

Source: https://www.atheistalliance.org/blog/atheist-society-of-nigeria-lodges-appeal/

Even if the court stops it, the building must be complete.

If ASN can win this test case, the door will be open to challenging all the other cases of governments unconstitutionally supporting religions in Nigeria.

It would be very interesting to see how the supreme court rules on this matter. What legal argument is there for the government to sponsor your pilgrimage? What's crazier is they subsidize dollars at lower rates for pilgrams. Your trip to Mecca should be your business. If these programs are gone maybe they'll focus on developmental projects.

Akwa Ibom the Headquarters of Witches is at it again. If you know you know. Some battles are far bigger than your eyes

I bet you, the dudes fighting him might be under a strange influence. Life is not your mate

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Citytrend:
Akwa Ibom the Headquarters of Witches is at it again. If you know you know. Some battles are far bigger than your eyes

Imagine fighting a man who wants to save state from the Witchcraft they're known for

Lol how many people has the state prosecuted for whitchcraft. Are you aware Nigeria has laws criminalizing witchcraft, charms and juju? Those laws are dumb as well for obvious reasons. The governor ahould focus on real issues instead of imaginary enemies?

Blue3k2:


Lol how many people has the state prosecuted for whitchcraft. Are you aware Nigeria has laws criminalizing witchcraft, charms and juju? Those laws are dumb as well for obvious reasons.

Oga can you name a single Nigerian Politician who doesnt patronize the underworld?

If you cannot then that answers your questions.

Nigeria has one of the best constitution, yet one of the most lawless country on the platnet

Does that ring bell to you?

Citytrend:
Oga can you name a single Nigerian Politician who doesnt patronize the underworld? If you cannot then that answers your questions.Nigeria has one of the best constitution, yet one of the most lawless country on the platnet Does that ring bell to you?

Citytrend:

Imagine fighting a man who wants to save state from the Witchcraft they're known for

Lol so Akwa Ibom hasnt prosecuted a single witch. I notice you immediately shifted the goal post religious zealot. At first Udom was trying to save akwa Ibom from witchfcraft by buildung the church now it's a different story. Every Nigerian politician and judge are in the underworld in your imagination.

Udom isnt in the underworld. If you have proof he is submit it. Dont just make blanket statements without proof this isnt your local pub.

Lol Nigeria doesn't have the best constitution. That's a good joke dude. The cries for restrucing and constant amends really prove that.

Blue3k2:


Udom isnt in the underworld. If you have proof he is submit it. Dont just make blanket statements without proof this isnt your sunday school classrom.

Which is a decent reason to allow carryout this campaign against the men from the underworld

Our concern is the illegal use of public money and resources to fund and promote such religious endeavors.

Lol you'd be surprised how many people will fight against this suit. Alot Nigerian are more concerned with the supernatural than issues like public schools, water supply or roads etc.

Citytrend:
Which is a decent reason to allow carryout this campaign against the men from the underworld

Lol you religious zealots are such clowns. You guys have a hard time making reasonable arguments. You still cant answer why he hasnt prosecuted a single witch nor will you attempt to.
You're more concerned about supernatural issues. This church is the solution to witchcraft in the state because the hundreds of churches that exist dont cut it.

Blue3k2:


Lol you'd be surprised how many people will fight against this suit. Alot Nigerian are more concerned with the supernatural than issues like public schools, water supply or roads etc.



Lol you religious zealots are such clowns. You guys have a hard time making reasonable arguments. You still cant answer why he hasnt prosecuted a single witch nor will you attempt to.
You're more concerned about supernatural issues. This church is the solution to witchcraft in the state because the hundreds of churches that exist dont cut it.

Oga the last last time checked, Deffs doesnt hear.

Because you can't give what you don't have.
It it men of to your sought that visits the underworld for protection, yet spiritual issues for you is irrelevant. Indeed you're endowed with wisdom for the deep things of life.

I wish your state governor will tell you what they did to remain in Power.

I desire to your level of wisdom Anyway. Congrats

Citytrend:
Oga the last last time checked, Deffs doesnt hear. 

Because you can't give what you don't have.
It it men of to your sought that visits the underworld for protection, yet spiritual issues for you is irrelevant. Indeed you're endowed with wisdom for the deep things of life. 

I wish your state governor will tell you what they did to remain in Power. 

I desire to your level of wisdom Anyway. Congrats

Fine I'll leave the issue. We'll never know why he didnt prosecute a singke witch.

Excuse my last comment citytrends.

Blue3k2:


Lol its privilege talking to a grown man who cant apply basic logic? I agree you cant give what you dont have. Pray for common sense and the answer to my question. I answered you and all you can do is duck mine.

I'm sure you didn't read the reply I gave him

However,It is men of your sought that visits the underworld for protection, yet spiritual issues for you is irrelevant. Indeed you're endowed with wisdom for the deep things of life.

I wish your Socalled government officials who is supposed to Prosecute the Socalled Witches will tell you what they did to remain in Power.

To help your stupidity further, just Imagine Buhari Prosecuting Tinibu for the Bullion Van Event. Which was a clear Money Laundry count if not for anything

Anyway, oga I desire to your level of wisdom Anyway. Congrats

Blue3k2:


Fine I'll leave the issue. We'll never know why he didnt prosecute a singke witch.

Excuse my last comment citytrends.

I'm sure you didn't read the reply I gave him

However,It is men of your sought that visits the underworld for protection, yet spiritual issues for you is irrelevant. Indeed you're endowed with wisdom for the deep things of life.

I wish your Socalled government officials who is supposed to Prosecute the Socalled Witches will tell you what they did to remain in Power.

To help your stupidity further, just Imagine Buhari Prosecuting Tinibu for the Bullion Van Event. Which was a clear Money Laundry count if not for anything

Anyway, oga I desire to your level of wisdom.

The country needs nen of your sought to be extremely successful

Atheist are not different from gays

What has the Atheists themselves contributed to that state? Let's first start from there.

Anything Christianity they are ready to fight.

Fighting Christians only

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Blue3k2:
For the avoidance of doubt, neither ASN nor AAI has any objection to religious people building places of worship and going on pilgrimages—it is their constitutional right to do so. Our concern is the illegal use of public money and resources to fund and promote such religious endeavors.

AAI is making a major contribution to the legal costs of this case and we’ll keep our members and supporters informed as the case progresses. If you hate to see abuses of religious power go unchallenged, please consider making a donation towards our costs.

There seems to be a gap in the logic: is this case against "illegal use of public money and resources" OR against "abuses of religious power going unchallenged"?

Of course, this is better left for the legal professionals to interpret...

Lol

They should go to Kano and try this rubbish, hypocrite atheist

i am an agnostic and must say atheist are idiot. christians and muslems are bastards

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I am a Christian. But let me ask us ooh...

What economic value would that worship centre add to the well being of Akwa ibom State?

With all the big big churches in Nigeria, how holy are nigerians?


Any judge that rules in favour of Akwa ibom State lacks common sense.