Last updated: 29 april, 2010 - 17:42 GMT
Nigeria senator denies taking 13 year-old bride
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What should come first; the law of the land or God's law?
Well, the Nigerian Senator accused of marrying 13 year-old Egyptian girl has made it clear; his faith comes first.
Senator Ahmed Sani Yerima of Zamfara state has been speaking to the BBC Hausa service.
First, he was asked to confirm that he took a 13-year-old as a new bride.
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