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Leo Igwe is a Nigerian human rights advocate and humanist. Igwe is a former Western and Southern African representative of the International Humanist and Ethical Union, and has specialized in campaigning

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Murder of Pastor Shuaibu: Will Justice Be Served?

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By Leo Igwe The murder of a Christian pastor in Kano has raised issues regarding justice, equity, and fairness for non-Muslims in Muslim-dominated Kano state. Muslim bloodletters killed Rev. Shuaibu over his alleged role in the conversion of a Muslim to Christianity in the area. Such horrific acts of religious extremism are not new in Kano state. Kano is one… Read More
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Murder of Rev Shuaibu in Kano

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Dear friends, Re: Murder of Rev Shuaibu in Kano I am writing to express our deepest sympathies following the brutal murder of Rev. Yohanna Shuaibu by an islamic mob in Kano. The horrific killing of this Christian pastor is another sordid  illustration of Islamic extremism, hatred and intolerance in the region. Unfortunately, the Gov. Ganduje-led islamist government has not helped… Read More
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Stop Ritual Attacks and Killings: Ritual Money is Superstition

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By Leo IgweThe Advocacy for Alleged Witches (AfAW) urges the Nigerian public to stop ritual attacks and killings because the notion of ritual money and wealth is completely baseless. AfAW is making this call following the reported arrest of suspected ritualists in Oyo state in southern Nigeria. The local media reported that members of the Western Nigeria Security Network, Amotekun, arrested suspected… Read More
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How to End Witch Bloodletting in Adamawa

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By Leo Igwe horrific torture witches , abuse of witches, murder of alleged witches, The Advocacy for Alleged Witches(AfAW) calls on the government and people of Adamawa to take urgent measures to end the savage treatment and killing of suspected witches in the state.  This call has become necessary following rampant cases of horrific torture, abuse, and murder of alleged… Read More
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Imperative of Civic Engagement on Witchcraft-based Violence in Malawi

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By Leo Igwe The Advocacy for Alleged Witches (AfAW) commends the Minister for Civic Education and National Unity, Mr. Timothy Pagonachi Mtambo for the efforts to combat violations and mob violence linked to witchcraft beliefs in Malawi. At a recent event in the Neno district, Mtambo urged Malawians to end witchcraft-related attacks and exorcism because jungle justice was a crime against the… Read More
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PRESS RELEASE: Advocacy for Alleged Witches Welcomes Sacking of Thomas Obi Tawo in Cross River

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By Leo Igwe The Advocacy for Alleged Witches (AfAW) commends the government of Cross River State for sacking a notorious witch hunter and bloodletter, Mr. Thomas Obi Tawo aka General Iron. In a press statement signed by the special adviser to the governor on media and publicity, Christian Ita, the dismissal of Mr. Obi Tawo, who is the special adviser… Read More
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pinion: Critical Thinking and Transformation of Teaching in Primary Schools

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By Leo Igwe On July 1, 2021, I made a case for critical thinking in primary schools before teachers from state schools in Ibadan South-west local government in Nigeria. It was the first teacher training session on critical thinking for primary schools in the state. The organizers expected thirty to forty teachers, but at the end of the day, over… Read More
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