Twitter is currently agog with reactions to the rumored planned arraignment of Kannywood actress, Rahama Sadau, for blasphemy.
The actress recently had shared some racy pictures on her social media and was said to have sparked blasphemous comments against Prophet Mohammed.
The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, had reportedly ordered the police to summon Sadau over the pictures.
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How The Controversy Began
Sadau posted pictures on her social media pages. In the picture, the actress wore a stylishly blended dress with an open back trimmed to fit her backside.
Some of Sadau’s fans felt the pictures were offensive to the conservative Northern Nigeria and to Islam, her faith. Others disagreed and rose in her defense.
The tug of war between the social media users forced the actress to delete the pictures and apologise.
What Sharia Law Says About Blasphemy
According to Islam, blasphemy is when a person disrespects or abuses important personalities for Islamic religion.
Though Sadau has not been sentenced yet, but if she’s arraigned in court over blasphemy, the punishment would be death according to sharia law.
This has sparked lots of reactions from Nigerians, with some warning against Sadau’s prosecution merely because she shared racy photos on social media.
As of Tuesday afternoon, #RahamaSadau #Northerners, #Islam, and #Arewa hashtags were trending on the Twitter as citizens vented their anger over the matter.
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