Mon, 26 Aug, 2002 - 01:00
stoning for having a child out of wedlock was killed.
But he said he had faith the courts would overturn her sentence.
Obasanjo’s comments appeared to confirm he would not intervene directly in the case, despite an international outcry.
CONNECT WITH US TODAY
Be the first to know the latest news and updates
CourtsPoliticsPlace: FuntuaPlace: NigeriaPlace: AfricaPerson: presidentPerson: Olusegun ObasanjoPerson: ObasanjoPerson: Amina LawalPerson: AminaPerson: LawalPerson: foreign ministerPerson: Alexander DownerOrganisation: Islamic CourtOrganisation: House of RepresentativesOrganisation: NigeriaOrganisation: Supreme Court
Latest

Check out our diverse library of newsletters and get the best of the Irish Examiner delivered straight to your inbox
Most Read
Monday, May 11, 2026 - 3:00 PM
Monday, May 11, 2026 - 10:00 AM
Monday, May 11, 2026 - 7:00 AM



