Following the controversial Religious Regulation Bill governor Nasir El Rufai of Kaduna state passed to the state House of Assembly ,the deputy governor,Barnabas Bala yesterday meet with some leaders of CAN lead by the chairman,George Dodo to discuss the issue.
The deputy governor however pointed during the meeting that this is the first time the Religious Preaching law was been brought for democratic deliberation after it was first enacted in 1984.
According to the deputy governor,the 1984 and 1987 versions of the law became necessary at that time following religious violence: “There is nothing in the Bill that suggests any effort to abolish, stop or derogate on the freedom of religion and religious beliefs. It merely seeks to ensure that religious preaching and activities in the State are conducted in ways that do not threaten public order, public safety, and to protect the rights and freedom of other persons.”he said
The chairman of CAN,Bishop Dodo appreciated the consultation and accepted they the are willing to cooperate with more suggestions of which which the deputy governor said such consultation will still be continued.
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