- The NBA criticised the Kano court order compelling the two TikTok creators to marry, calling it a breach of personal liberty and dignity.
- The court ruling reportedly came after a viral video featuring the influencers was tagged as “indecent” by the Kano State Films and Video Censorship Board.
- NBA President Afam Osigwe stressed that no Nigerian court has the authority to force marriage, describing it as an abuse of judicial power.
- The NBA called for an immediate review of the alleged order and urged judicial authorities to prevent similar violations in the future.
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned what it described as a gross violation of constitutional rights following reports that a Magistrate Court in Kano ordered two social media influencers, Idris Mai Wushirya and Basira Yar Guda, to marry within 60 days.
The controversial directive allegedly came after the duo appeared in a viral video shared on TikTok and other platforms, which the Kano State Films and Video Censorship Board claimed violated moral and religious codes.
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Presiding Magistrate Halima Wali reportedly issued the marriage order after the pair were arraigned on charges of producing and distributing indecent content online.
Reacting to the development, NBA President Afam Osigwe described the Kano court order as “a grave misunderstanding of judicial limits” and an affront to the fundamental rights guaranteed under the 1999 Constitution.
According to Osigwe, “Marriage is a voluntary act between consenting adults. No court in Nigeria has the constitutional power to compel such a union. Doing so infringes on personal liberty, privacy, and the dignity of the human person.”
He warned that any attempt by the judiciary to impose marriage as punishment or moral correction would set a dangerous precedent and erode public confidence in the legal system.
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“The courts are meant to uphold justice and protect citizens’ rights, not to enforce social or religious conformity,” he stated.
The NBA has since urged the judiciary to review the decision and ensure that no future case violates the rights of individuals under the guise of moral enforcement. It also directed its Citizens’ Liberties Committee and Women’s Forum to monitor the situation closely to ensure adherence to the rule of law.
