Christian Advocacy Now

Professor Richard Solomon Tarfa founded the Du Merci Orphanages in Kano and Kanduna States in Nigeria, with his wife Mercy. Instead of being applauded for their great work on behalf of vulnerable children, the couple has been targeted and harassed for years because of their Christian faith. In March 2022, Professor Tarfa was sentenced to two years in prison on trumped up charges of forgery. Not only is this a miscarriage of justice, but Professor Tarfa suffers from numerous health challenges that make his imprisonment much more dangerous. And this travesty does not just affect Professor and Mrs Tarfa, the children of Du Merci Orphanages lives have been made more vulnerable, as well, with the founder and father-figure of the orphanages imprisoned. Send a letter to the Nigerian Ambassador today urging the Nigerian government to review this flawed conviction and sentence, and to expedite the return of the Du Merci children.

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Suggested points:

• Indicate that you are writing to urge the Nigerian government to review the case of Professor Richard Solomon Tarfa, who has been falsely imprisoned on forgery charges.
• Express your understanding that this recent imprisonment and ongoing harassment of Professor Tarfa is related to his Christian faith, rather than any illegal activity. Express that he should be encouraged in his good work for children and for Nigerian instead of being persecuted.
• And express your concern that he is an elderly man who suffers from numerous health challenges.
• Indicate that this is a travesty of justice, and urgently call for the immediate and unconditional release of Professor Tarfa and to expedite his return to the children of Du Merci Orphanages.