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Benson Sunday James is a Nigerian civil society leader and human rights advocate, known for his role as the President of One Nation One Law, an organization advocating for constitutional and legal reform in Nigeria.^[1] He has been featured in national media for his commentary on legal unity and human rights.^[2]

Advocacy Work

Benson has advocated for the removal of Sharia provisions from the Nigerian Constitution, arguing that parallel legal systems weaken national cohesion and hinder effective governance.^[3] He has called on government, religious, and traditional leaders to support legal reforms that promote equality before the law.^[4]

Coalition Leadership and Public Engagement

He has signed statements on behalf of civil society coalitions addressing constitutional and governance issues, including opposition to Sharia expansion and endorsement of diplomatic partnerships aimed at bolstering national security.^[5]

References

↑ Reporter, Our (2025-12-09). "Advocate urges removal of Sharia provisions from constitution". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-12-18.
↑ Correspondents, Our (2025-12-09). "Human Rights Advocate Benson Sunday Calls For Removal Of Sharia From The Constitution". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-12-18. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
↑ Omolaoye, Sodiq (2025-10-29). "Coalition faults push for Sharia law, cites breach of 1999 constitution". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-12-18.
↑ Okonkwo, Amarachi (2025-09-22). "Group insists on removal of Sharia provisions from constitution". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-12-18.
↑ Anthony (2025-10-28). "Groups, NHRC allege fresh religious killings, seek national, interfaith dialogues". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-12-18.

[1] Reporter, Our (2025-12-09). "Advocate urges removal of Sharia provisions from constitution". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-12-18.

[2] Correspondents, Our (2025-12-09). "Human Rights Advocate Benson Sunday Calls For Removal Of Sharia From The Constitution". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-12-18. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)

[3] Omolaoye, Sodiq (2025-10-29). "Coalition faults push for Sharia law, cites breach of 1999 constitution". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-12-18.

[4] Okonkwo, Amarachi (2025-09-22). "Group insists on removal of Sharia provisions from constitution". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-12-18.

[5] Anthony (2025-10-28). "Groups, NHRC allege fresh religious killings, seek national, interfaith dialogues". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-12-18.

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