Freed from Jail, Kano Humanist Reveals True Reason Behind Blasphemy Plea

Mubarak Bala, a Nigerian humanist who was jailed for blasphemy charges, has spoken out about his experience in prison and his plans to continue promoting free thought and inquiry. Bala recently regained his freedom after serving time behind bars for allegedly insulting Islam.

Mubarak Bala, a Nigerian humanist, recently regained his freedom after serving time for blasphemy charges in Kano, Nigeria. In an interview, Bala revealed the true reason behind his guilty plea, stating that he was trying to protect his mother from the severe repercussions of his own conviction. The freethinker spent several years in jail before being released on bail, and is now planning new endeavors despite facing continued challenges as a human rights advocate.