TikTok celebrities who made fun of a government figure in Nigeria were given a 20-peace whipping punishment under Sharia law.
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The Governor of Kano, Abdullahi Ganduje, was insulted by Mubarak Isa Muhammad and Muhammed Bula.
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They shared their film last week, mocking Ganduje for alleged land grabs, corruption, and sleeping at the office.
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When they shared the video on Facebook and TikTok, Muhammad, also known online as Unique Pikin, and Mr. Bula were both taken into custody.
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Attorney for the prosecution Wada Ahmed Wada claimed that their behavior was “capable of upsetting public tranquility” and that they had slandered the governor.
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Both men pleaded guilty and asked the judge for leniency. However, the judge ordered them to be given 20 lashes each, pay a fine of 10,000 naira (£20) and clean the court for 30 days.
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They also had to apologise to Ganduje on social media for their actions.
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In Kano state, only Muslims are sentenced in Sharia court. But it is a state, among 12 others, which practises Sharia law among secular laws, as it is a Muslim-majority area.
