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PARLIAMENTARY EARLY DAY MOTION
Father Achi of Saint Peter and Paul in Paikoro, Nigeria (17 January 2023)

Motion Details

The House extends its condolences to the family of Nigerian priest Father Isaac Achi, and to his parish of Saint Peter and Paul in Paikoro Nigeria; condemns in the strongest of terms the brutal murder of Fr Achi who was burned alive by armed terrorists on Sunday 15 January 2023; urges the government of Nigeria to address the deteriorating security situation in Nigeria as a matter of priority so that all faith and belief groups might enjoy freedom of religion or belief; and implores the government of Nigeria to ensure free and fair presidential elections next month, free from fear of armed terrorist groups.

Sponsored by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party)

EDMS Sponsor By Party

Party
Votes
%
 
Conservative
4
31%
 
 
Democratic Unionist Party
4
31%
 
 
Independent
2
15%
 
 
Scottish National Party
2
15%
 
 
Labour
1
8%
 
Sponsor List (13 sponsors)
Party
Member
Constituency
Con
Bob Blackman
Harrow East
Ind
Sir Jeffrey M Donaldson
Ind
Margaret Ferrier
DUP
Paul Girvan
Con
Sir Edward Leigh
Gainsborough
SNP
David Linden
DUP
Carla Lockhart
Upper Bann
Lab
Rachael Maskell
York Central
Con
Sir Mike Penning
DUP
Jim Shannon (Sponsor)
Strangford
SNP
Tommy Sheppard
Con
Alexander Stafford
DUP
Sammy Wilson
East Antrim

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