The
House of Representative committee on Women Affairs and Human Rights, were on
Tuesday, mandated to investigate the alleged abduction and forceful marriage of
14-year-old Miss Habiba Isa in Kastina State.
This
followed the adoption of a motion under matter of urgent public importance,
moved by Honourable Raphael Igbokwe.
While
moving the motion, the lawmaker said the alleged marriage was without the
consent of Habiba’s parents.
According
to Igbokwe, Habiba’s parents had been reported to be under threat and
harassment over their request for the release of their daughter.
“Note
that Nigeria is a secular state and signatory to both the UN and African
Charter on Rights and Welfare of child.
“Section
27 of the Child Right Act stipulates that no person shall remove or take a
child out of the custody or protection of his father or mother or guardian
against the will of the father, mother or guardian.”
Igbokwe
expressed worry that the situation had caused untold psychological trauma to
members of her family, who, he said, were hopeless and crying for help.
According
to him,”If nothing is done, this trend may continue which possess potential
threat to peace and unity of our dear country,” he said.
The
motion was unanimously adopted by
members through a voice vote.
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