JIBWIS frowns over use of mace in assemblies

Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa’Ikamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS) has frowned over the use of mace during legislative processes in the National and states assemblies.

The group disclosed this in a communiqué signed by its National Coordinator, Alhaji Aminu Yusuf Nuhu after the 24th Annual National Seminar organised by the faith-based organisation in Jos, Plateau state.

It said there was a strong need to revisit the use of mace given its "non-entrenchment in the constitution".

It also cited that mace has serious religious implications, saying a platform should be established to address the issue.

The communiqué reads: "We do not support the use of mace to judge on issues of importance in Nigeria.

The group urged executive and legislative arms of government to create a platform for cordial and sustainable working relationship for the betterment of Nigerian masses.