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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2548(RSP))

On the continuing detention and risk of death penalty for individuals in Nigeria based on blasphemy charge, notably the case of Yahaya Sharif-Aminu

B-10-2025-0113

on behalf of the ESN Group · Rapporteur: Tomasz Froelich

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This resolution addresses the detention and death sentence of Yahaya Sharif-Aminu in Nigeria for blasphemy, and broader issues of religious persecution and migration. It calls for cooperation on migration and rejects extending EU hate speech laws.

Key points

  1. Takes note of Sharif-Aminu's constitutional challenge against Sharia-based blasphemy laws in Nigeria.
  2. Rejects the Commission's proposal to extend EU crimes to include hate speech, arguing it is a secular equivalent to blasphemy laws.
  3. Encourages Nigeria to address root causes of illegal migration and calls for EU-Nigeria cooperation on intelligence sharing, law enforcement, and repatriation programs.

Who is affected

  • Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, detained in Nigeria, whose case is highlighted.
  • Christians and others targeted by Islamist groups in Nigeria.
  • The EU and Nigeria, called to cooperate on migration.

Figures and deadlines

  • 377 million people, Nigeria's forecast population by 2050.
  • 5 billion Euro, EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa criticized by European Court of Auditors.