Nigeria's Imo State to Repeal Abortion Law?
Despite Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State's apology for the passing of the abortion law by the state's house of assembly, the Catholic Church says it is still in force.
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Nigeria:
Gov Okorocha Apologizes to Churches, Orders Repeal of 'Abortion Law'
Leadership, 4 September 2013
Imo State governor, Owelle Rochas Anayo Okorocha yesterday apologized to churches in the state over the controversial law legalizing abortion in the state made by the state House… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Abortion Saga - Okorocha Bows to Catholic Church's Pressure
This Day, 4 September 2013
Determined to steer away from any controversy that could strengthen his political opponents, Imo State Governor, Chief Rochas Okorocha, Tuesday, bowed to pressure from the Catholic… Read more »
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Uganda:
Abortion Is Murder, Church Tells Minister
Observer, 3 September 2013
Religious leaders in Uganda have spoken against plans to legalise abortion in Uganda as suggested by the state minister for Health, Sarah Opendi. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Abortion Saga - Rochas Okorocha Bows
Vanguard, 3 September 2013
Governor Rochas Okorocha Tuesdday, bowed to he superior fire power of the fiery Catholic Archbishop of Owerri Ecclesiastical Province, His Grace, Dr. Anthony J. V. Obinna, over the… Read more »