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France Deports Imam Who Called The French Flag Satanic

<p><img width="800" height="450" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Mahjoub-Mahjoubi-was-an-imam-in-the-small-southern-town-of-Bagnols-sur-Ceze-.webp" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Mahjoub Mahjoubi was an imam in the small southern town of Bagnols-sur-Cèze" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Mahjoub-Mahjoubi-was-an-imam-in-the-small-southern-town-of-Bagnols-sur-Ceze-.webp 800w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Mahjoub-Mahjoubi-was-an-imam-in-the-small-southern-town-of-Bagnols-sur-Ceze--300x169.webp 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Mahjoub-Mahjoubi-was-an-imam-in-the-small-southern-town-of-Bagnols-sur-Ceze--768x432.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></p> <h2>France has deported Tunisian Imam Mahjoub Mahjoubi, following his controversial remarks about the French flag. This is a significant move underscoring the nation's stance on radicalism.</h2> <p>The decision, announced by Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin, comes in the wake of a video that surfaced online, where Mahjoubi seemingly described the French flag as "satanic," sparking widespread condemnation.</p> <p>Mahjoubi, who has lived in France for 38 years and served as an imam in the southern town of Bagnols-sur-Cèze, faced immediate action under France's tightened immigration reforms. These reforms have been designed to swiftly address and deport individuals making unacceptable public declarations against national symbols or engaging in hate speech.</p> <p>The imam, however, has denied any wrongdoing, asserting that his comments were misconstrued and that he did not intend any disrespect towards the French flag or its values. Despite his denial, the French authorities proceeded with his deportation, highlighting their zero-tolerance policy towards radicalism and hate speech.</p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The imam also referred to 'the Jewish people as the enemy' and called for 'the destruction of Western society', the indictment said. </span></p> <p>Mahjoub Mahjoubi, who also runs a construction business, articulated that his controversial comment was an inadvertent mistake. He expressed his determination to return to France, emphasizing his four-decade-long residency and the critical dependency of his family on him, especially highlighting the grave situation of his youngest child, who is undergoing cancer treatment.</p> <p>Mahjoubi outlined his legal strategy, stating, "My attorney will initiate legal proceedings in France. Should the initial verdict not be in my favour, I am prepared to take my case to the European Court of Human Rights." He firmly denied any intention to disparage the Jewish community or the French flag.</p> <p>Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin defended the deportation, asserting it as evidence of the effectiveness of recent immigration legislation in bolstering France's security. He portrayed the law as a necessary measure to counteract the rising influence of far-right ideologies, emphasizing that stringent actions are warranted in such cases.</p> <p>Darmanin's critique labelled Mahjoubi as a 'radical imam' for his 'unacceptable remarks,' underscoring the government's stance on maintaining public order.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/02/26/france-deports-imam-who-called-the-french-flag-satanic/">France Deports Imam Who Called The French Flag Satanic</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>

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Ex-Deputy Senate President, Ekweremadu Commends Nigerians For Solidarity, Prayers

<p><img width="700" height="394" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Ike-Ekweremadu.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Organ Harvesting: Ekweremadu Should Not Serve Jail Term Outside Nigeria - Garba" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Ike-Ekweremadu.jpg 700w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Ike-Ekweremadu-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Ike-Ekweremadu-150x84.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p> <h2>Former Deputy Senate President, <a href="https://naijanews.com/topic/ike-ekweremadu/">Ike Ekweremadu,</a> has thanked Nigerians for standing in solidarity with him during his travails in the United Kingdom.</h2> <p>Announcing the development, Ekweremadu’s successor and the Senate Minority Whip, Senator Osita Ngwu, detailed that the former Deputy Senate president thanked Nigerians from all works of life for their prayers and support.</p> <p><strong>Naija News</strong> reports that Ngwu stated that the former deputy senate president extended his greetings when he visited him in the United Kingdom.</p> <p>In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, the lawmaker representing Enugu West Senatorial District said Ekweremadu, who is currently serving a jail term abroad for organ harvesting, <em>"acknowledged God's mercy and kindness in his life, accepted his current situation with faith as well as grace, and did not express any sentiment suggesting that he had been forgotten by Nigerians."</em></p> <p>Senator Ngwu expressed shock, suggesting that the public was being led astray by those spreading false information about Ekweremadu.</p> <p>He said he would never have bothered to provide a rebuttal if it weren't for the need to safeguard the public from being misled by fake news.</p> <p>The statement by Ngwu read,<em> “It has come to the attention of the Senate Minority Whip and Senator for the Enugu West District, Distinguished Senator Osita Ngwu, that a malicious story has been circulated by some individuals, who are known for engaging in malicious activities.</em></p> <p><em>“These individuals’ stock-in-trade involves targeting innocent citizens with false accusations and spreading rumours. Their claim that the distinguished Senator Ekweremadu is lamenting that Nigerians have forgotten him in London is completely false.</em></p> <p><em>“The former Deputy President of the Senate holds a special place in the hearts of the people of the Enugu West District. No amount of cheap blackmail or indecent innuendos can alter the fact that he has served my constituents with excellence, and my people pray for his continued well-being and safety.</em></p> <p><em>“I recently visited Senator Ekweremadu and had a lengthy conversation with him. During our meeting, Senator Ekweremadu expressed gratitude for the prayers and overwhelming support and solidarity he has received from Nigerians from all walks of life since his recent ordeal.</em></p> <p><em>“It is worth noting that the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, His Excellency Mr Peter Obi, a close friend of Senator Ekweremadu, was reported to have also denounced the diatribe allegedly published on social media by the nefarious group. Mr Obi cautioned them against hiding behind credible platforms to promote ulterior interests.”</em></p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/02/26/ex-deputy-senate-president-ekweremadu-commends-nigerians-for-solidarity-prayers/">Ex-Deputy Senate President, Ekweremadu Commends Nigerians For Solidarity, Prayers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>

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