Dossier · Resolution on a topical subject
Continuing detention and risk of the death penalty for individuals in Nigeria charged with blasphemy, notably the case of Yahaya Sharif-Aminu
- Reference
- 2025/2548(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject
- Where it stands
- Parliament adopted the text on 13 February 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- Stage
- Parliament’s position
More facts (3)
- Decisions in plenary
- 1
- Last vote
- 13 Feb 2025 · Adopted
- Versions
- 10 versions
Where it stands
The steps of this kind of dossier and how far it has come, from the procedure file.
- Tabled for plenary (done)
- Plenary vote (done) Adopted 13 February 2025
- Parliament’s position (done) Final
A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.
People
Committees and members responsible for the dossier, as the procedure file names them. Groups as recorded there.
The procedure file names no committee or rapporteur for this dossier.
Decisions in plenary, 1
Every decision Parliament took on this dossier, newest first.
| Date | Decision | Kind | Effect | Final vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2025 | Continuing detention and risk of the death penalty for individuals in Nigeria charged with blasphemy, notably the case of Yahaya Sharif-Aminu | Resolutions | Adopted | show of hands — no count |
Every roll-call vote on the dossier, in date and voting order, with each group's line at the date of the vote.
Each group's clear line at the date of the vote: a position with at least two thirds of the group's votes (at least 10 members voting), otherwise Divided; “< 10 voted” when fewer took part. Result: outcome, for–against–abstained (method).
- 13 Feb 2025 Amendment 2, adding text after paragraph 2
Rejected 73–407–67
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Abst.
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- For
- 13 Feb 2025 Amendment 1, adding text after paragraph 4
Rejected 246–259–20
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
Versions, 10
The text of the dossier, version by version, newest first. Compare shows what changed between two consecutive versions.
Adopted by Parliament13 Feb 2025
Adopted text TA10-0018/2025 TA-10-2025-0018
Tabled for plenary12 Feb 2025
Joint motion RC-B10-0101/2025 RC-10-2025-0101
Tabled for plenary10 Feb 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0122/2025 B-10-2025-0122
Tabled for plenary10 Feb 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0113/2025 B-10-2025-0113
Tabled for plenary10 Feb 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0101/2025 B-10-2025-0101
Tabled for plenary10 Feb 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0123/2025 B-10-2025-0123
Tabled for plenary10 Feb 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0117/2025 B-10-2025-0117
Tabled for plenary10 Feb 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0120/2025 B-10-2025-0120
Tabled for plenary10 Feb 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0104/2025 B-10-2025-0104
Tabled for plenary10 Feb 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0111/2025 B-10-2025-0111
AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
- Adopted text TA10-0018/2025: The European Parliament resolution urges Nigeria to release Yahaya Sharif-Aminu and all others charged with blasphemy, and to abolish blasphemy laws and the death penalty.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0122/2025: The resolution urges Nigerian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, convicted of blasphemy for a song, and to repeal blasphemy laws at federal and state level.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0113/2025: This resolution addresses the detention and death sentence of Yahaya Sharif-Aminu in Nigeria for blasphemy, and broader issues of religious persecution and migration. It calls for cooperation on migration and rejects extending EU hate speech laws.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0101/2025: The resolution concerns the continued detention and death sentence of Yahaya Sharif-Aminu in Nigeria for blasphemy, and calls for his release, a moratorium on the death penalty, and the repeal of blasphemy laws.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0123/2025: The resolution urges Nigeria to release Yahaya Sharif-Aminu and others detained on blasphemy charges, and to repeal blasphemy laws, which violate international human rights and the Nigerian Constitution.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0117/2025: The resolution condemns the continued imprisonment of Yahaya Sharif-Aminu and calls for his immediate release, the repeal of blasphemy laws in Nigeria, and a moratorium on executions.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0120/2025: The resolution calls on Nigerian authorities to release Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, withdraw blasphemy charges, and ensure his adequate treatment in detention.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0104/2025: This resolution calls on Nigerian authorities to release Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, who was sentenced to death for blasphemy, and to ensure his proper treatment in custody.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0111/2025: This resolution concerns the detention and death sentence of Yahaya Sharif-Aminu in Nigeria for blasphemy. It urges Nigerian authorities to release him, drop charges, and repeal blasphemy laws, and calls on the EU to raise the issue.
What changed, 2
Between consecutive versions, newest pair first. The overviews are written by AI from the two texts; the comparison shows every change.
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament Joint motion RC-B10-0101/2025 → Adopted text TA10-0018/2025
No change of substance: the two versions differ only in presentation — cover page, numbering or the parts a report carries that the adopted text does not.
Tabled for plenary → Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0122/2025 → Joint motion RC-B10-0101/2025
AI: What changed Written by AI from the official text — check the source
The resolution now details Sharif-Aminu's case and other detainees, and calls for his release and fair trial. It urges Nigeria to repeal blasphemy laws, impose a moratorium on executions, and combat impunity. It adds calls for EU diplomatic observation and removes calls for ratifying a protocol and forwarding the resolution.
Timeline, 3
Every recorded step, newest first, grouped by stage; the latest stage is open.
Plenary stage 3 steps · 12 Feb 2025–13 Feb 2025
13 February 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 13 Feb 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0101/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0104/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0111/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0113/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0117/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0120/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0122/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0123/2025Adopted text TA10-0018/2025
12 February 2025
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 12 Feb 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0101/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0104/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0111/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0113/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0117/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0120/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0122/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0123/2025
12 February 2025
2 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
Connections
Texts, decisions, people and other dossiers related to this one.
Texts voted on
- Text MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on continuing detention and risk of the death penalty for individuals in Nigeria charged with blasphemy, notably the case of Yahaya Sharif-Aminu Motion for a resolution B10-0104/2025 13 Feb 2025
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- Data source
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- 25 September 2026
Cite as
European Parliament (2025). “Continuing detention and risk of the death penalty for individuals in Nigeria charged with blasphemy, notably the case of Yahaya Sharif-Aminu”. Dossier, 13 February 2025. procId 2025-2548, reference 2025/2548(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2548 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2025%2F2548(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2025-2548 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX
@misc{epw-dossier-2025-2548,
author = {{European Parliament}},
title = {{Continuing detention and risk of the death penalty for individuals in Nigeria charged with blasphemy, notably the case of Yahaya Sharif-Aminu}},
year = {2025},
date = {2025-02-13},
howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2548}},
url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2548},
urldate = {2026-09-25},
publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
note = {Dossier. procId 2025-2548, reference 2025/2548(RSP). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2025\%2F2548(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
}