Dear Honourable, The marriage and Divorce Bill which we all along new as the Domestic Relations Bill has caused a lot of storm and is now the talk all over your constituency. As you sought our votes, I am yet to see you at our local church to seek our views about this bill. These never the less are my views: The name of the bill Honourable, why are we calling it ‘Marriage and Divorce Bill’? Having ‘Divorce’ in the name of this proposed law betrays its good intention! Not all marriages will end in divorce. You also have noticed that the name of this bill when translated into our local language sounds vague. This is because our language cherishes marriage but loathes divorce. Religious leaders and elders concerns I appeal that you listen to our Bishops, Sheiks and elders before going ahead to pass this bill into law. They have a legitimate right to be concerned. Most marriages of our land are made at church and mosque but broken in court using laws! The religious leaders perhaps kno...
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