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President-General, Nigeria Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has expressed support for the establishment of an Independent Shariah Arbitration Panel in Ekiti and Oyo states.

But the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, condemned the attempt to introduce Sharia in the South West, saying it is alien to Yoruba culture and religious beliefs.

The 20th Sultan of Sokoto and the spiritual leader of Nigeria’s Muslims also expressed concern about the spate of intolerance and disregard for the rights of Muslims, especially in the southern part of the country. He noted that Muslims in the South West had been denied their constitutional rights to a Shariah Court of Appeal.

In a statement, yesterday, by the Deputy National Legal Adviser of NSCIA, Haroun Eze, the traditional ruler lamented the unwarranted resistance and objections from political and traditional quarters to the Muslim community’s efforts to establish an Independent Shariah Arbitration Panel in Ekiti.

He said this was coming barely a few weeks after the announcement on the inauguration of a Shariah panel in Oyo generated “unnecessary anxiety, thereby leading to its indefinite postponement.

“The Independent Arbitration Panel, which is a voluntary platform designed solely for the resolution of civil and marital disputes among consenting Muslims, was to fill the inexplicable vacuum created by the failure of the political elite in the South West to establish Sharia courts, as allowed by the Nigerian Constitution, in South West, despite the huge population of Muslims in the region,” Sultan said.

According to the monarch, such scenarios as the denial of the rights of female students to wear the Hijab despite a Supreme Court judgment, are nothing but calculated attempts to prevent Muslims in the region from practising their faith.

Speaking during the 2025 Oodua festival at Enuwa Square, Ile-Ife, Osun State, yesterday, Adams stressed that the introduction of Sharia was to destabilise the Yoruba land by religious fanatics and fundamentalists. He emphasised that while Saudi Arabia is an Islamic kingdom where Sharia aligns with religious teachings and is widely accepted, Nigeria remains a nation where the constitution guarantees freedom of religion.

According to him, Saudi Arabia is a good example of an Islamic kingdom that practises Sharia law according to the Holy Quran. He said: “The Saudis also adhere strictly to the law, and they are happy because Sharia law is in tandem with their religious beliefs and teachings. But Nigeria is a secular nation where the constitution allows every citizen to practise whatever religion they believe in freely without any intimidation.

“Sharia law is alien to our culture and religious beliefs in Yoruba land; therefore, those religious fanatics masquerading as Muslims should stay away from acts that could set Yorubaland on fire.”

Meanwhile, berating the recent influx of Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) in the South West, Adams called on the federal and state government to intensify efforts to tackle insecurity in the region.

Adams further expressed the readiness of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) to partner other security groups in curbing the scourge in Yoruba land.

https://guardian.ng/news/sultan-backs-sharia-law-in-oyo-ekiti-2/

Sultan should respect himself and stay out of South West if not he should accept whatever he get from them.

ProudBoy:
President-General, Nigeria Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has expressed support for the establishment of an Independent Shariah Arbitration Panel in Ekiti and Oyo states.

But the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, condemned the attempt to introduce Sharia in the South West, saying it is alien to Yoruba culture and religious beliefs.

The 20th Sultan of Sokoto and the spiritual leader of Nigeria’s Muslims also expressed concern about the spate of intolerance and disregard for the rights of Muslims, especially in the southern part of the country. He noted that Muslims in the South West had been denied their constitutional rights to a Shariah Court of Appeal.

In a statement, yesterday, by the Deputy National Legal Adviser of NSCIA, Haroun Eze, the traditional ruler lamented the unwarranted resistance and objections from political and traditional quarters to the Muslim community’s efforts to establish an Independent Shariah Arbitration Panel in Ekiti.

He said this was coming barely a few weeks after the announcement on the inauguration of a Shariah panel in Oyo generated “unnecessary anxiety, thereby leading to its indefinite postponement.

“The Independent Arbitration Panel, which is a voluntary platform designed solely for the resolution of civil and marital disputes among consenting Muslims, was to fill the inexplicable vacuum created by the failure of the political elite in the South West to establish Sharia courts, as allowed by the Nigerian Constitution, in South West, despite the huge population of Muslims in the region,” Sultan said.

According to the monarch, such scenarios as the denial of the rights of female students to wear the Hijab despite a Supreme Court judgment, are nothing but calculated attempts to prevent Muslims in the region from practising their faith.

Speaking during the 2025 Oodua festival at Enuwa Square, Ile-Ife, Osun State, yesterday, Adams stressed that the introduction of Sharia was to destabilise the Yoruba land by religious fanatics and fundamentalists. He emphasised that while Saudi Arabia is an Islamic kingdom where Sharia aligns with religious teachings and is widely accepted, Nigeria remains a nation where the constitution guarantees freedom of religion.

According to him, Saudi Arabia is a good example of an Islamic kingdom that practises Sharia law according to the Holy Quran. He said: “The Saudis also adhere strictly to the law, and they are happy because Sharia law is in tandem with their religious beliefs and teachings. But Nigeria is a secular nation where the constitution allows every citizen to practise whatever religion they believe in freely without any intimidation.

“Sharia law is alien to our culture and religious beliefs in Yoruba land; therefore, those religious fanatics masquerading as Muslims should stay away from acts that could set Yorubaland on fire.”

Meanwhile, berating the recent influx of Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) in the South West, Adams called on the federal and state government to intensify efforts to tackle insecurity in the region.

Adams further expressed the readiness of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) to partner other security groups in curbing the scourge in Yoruba land.

https://guardian.ng/news/sultan-backs-sharia-law-in-oyo-ekiti-2/

What Prophet MNK S.A.W said in 2014 is what some sophisticated people are just realizing in 2025, good morning gbegiri people

chaii

fuckingAyaya:
What Prophet MNK S.A.W said in 2014 is what some sophisticated people are just realizing in 2025, good morning gbegiri people

That what?

You clowns think SW can be islamized when the court itself is meant to sit over islamic related issues only

I expect to see 1000 Chidi on this thread....Top level obsession

EmperorCaesar:
That what?

You clowns think SW can be islamized when the court itself is meant to sit over islamic related issues only

I expect to see 1000 Chidi on this thread....Top level obsession

the only person that can save you don Japa, chief Sunday igboho, don't go against ur slave master make them no declare fatwa for ya head.

ProudBoy:
President-General, Nigeria Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has expressed support for the establishment of an Independent Shariah Arbitration Panel in Ekiti and Oyo states.

But the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, condemned the attempt to introduce Sharia in the South West, saying it is alien to Yoruba culture and religious beliefs.

The 20th Sultan of Sokoto and the spiritual leader of Nigeria’s Muslims also expressed concern about the spate of intolerance and disregard for the rights of Muslims, especially in the southern part of the country. He noted that Muslims in the South West had been denied their constitutional rights to a Shariah Court of Appeal.

In a statement, yesterday, by the Deputy National Legal Adviser of NSCIA, Haroun Eze, the traditional ruler lamented the unwarranted resistance and objections from political and traditional quarters to the Muslim community’s efforts to establish an Independent Shariah Arbitration Panel in Ekiti.

He said this was coming barely a few weeks after the announcement on the inauguration of a Shariah panel in Oyo generated “unnecessary anxiety, thereby leading to its indefinite postponement.

“The Independent Arbitration Panel, which is a voluntary platform designed solely for the resolution of civil and marital disputes among consenting Muslims, was to fill the inexplicable vacuum created by the failure of the political elite in the South West to establish Sharia courts, as allowed by the Nigerian Constitution, in South West, despite the huge population of Muslims in the region,” Sultan said.

According to the monarch, such scenarios as the denial of the rights of female students to wear the Hijab despite a Supreme Court judgment, are nothing but calculated attempts to prevent Muslims in the region from practising their faith.

Speaking during the 2025 Oodua festival at Enuwa Square, Ile-Ife, Osun State, yesterday, Adams stressed that the introduction of Sharia was to destabilise the Yoruba land by religious fanatics and fundamentalists. He emphasised that while Saudi Arabia is an Islamic kingdom where Sharia aligns with religious teachings and is widely accepted, Nigeria remains a nation where the constitution guarantees freedom of religion.

According to him, Saudi Arabia is a good example of an Islamic kingdom that practises Sharia law according to the Holy Quran. He said: “The Saudis also adhere strictly to the law, and they are happy because Sharia law is in tandem with their religious beliefs and teachings. But Nigeria is a secular nation where the constitution allows every citizen to practise whatever religion they believe in freely without any intimidation.

“Sharia law is alien to our culture and religious beliefs in Yoruba land; therefore, those religious fanatics masquerading as Muslims should stay away from acts that could set Yorubaland on fire.”

Meanwhile, berating the recent influx of Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) in the South West, Adams called on the federal and state government to intensify efforts to tackle insecurity in the region.

Adams further expressed the readiness of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) to partner other security groups in curbing the scourge in Yoruba land.

https://guardian.ng/news/sultan-backs-sharia-law-in-oyo-ekiti-2/

abi ori sultana daru ni fa

They think Southwest is North that they can implement all sorts of rascality.
That's why they have unleashed bandits in the southwest

pongwa:
abi ori sultana daru ni fa

Ori e lo ti daru, live and let others live Sharia court is meant for the Muslims.

Will sharia law in south west give Yoruba Muslims power to sight moon?

Why is this sultan man so powerful?

Smh

ahmedio2017:
Ori e lo ti daru, live and let others live Sharia court is meant for the Muslims in the north.

kilode ti owa ganu si idi comment yi. Abi ori e ti daru Nani?

Muslims are more in SW so what's the problem having sharia in SW?

pongwa:
kilode ti owa ganu si idi comment yi. Abi ori e ti daru Nani?

Can't u express yourself without cursing your fellow human being is that what Christianity preaches ?

pongwa:
kilode ti owa ganu si idi comment yi. Abi ori e ti daru Nani?

Eyin ota Islam rada rada yi.

Sultan should enjoy his sharia court in sokoto.

ahmedio2017:
Eyin ota Islam rada rada yi.

Islam has nothing to do with extremism. Shariah is extremism

ahmedio2017:
Can't u express yourself without cursing your fellow human being is that what Christianity preaches ?

i never curse anybody na

pongwa:
Islam has nothing to do with extremism. Shariah is extremism

How is it extremism

Abi Gani Adam is mad ni?

Traditional people will be cutting heads to make ritual

Christians will be using alter to scam people, all in this south West. Muslims will not say anything

Islam has seen shege in this Nigeria

Only Christians and traditional ritualists will always 'mistakenly burn Quran, abuse Mohammed, Abuse Allah in public. You will never see any Muslim mistakenly abuse Jesus or burn Bible.

When it comes to Islam, all of you will bring out your dirty mouth, including useless ritualists like Gani Adams.

ahmedio2017:
How is it extremism

extremism is when you wanna carve your own way of life over a specific region that is suppose to accomodation all. Allow other religious beliefs to thrive with you. Religion should never be forced on anyone, what shariah does is to enforce a strict Islamic rule and what it means is to fully engraved Islam in every society. That is not what Allah wants. It's we humans that are propagating it

JAMO84:
Abi Gani Adam is mad ni?

Traditional people will be cutting heads to make ritual

Christians will be using alter to scam people, all in this south West. Muslims will not say anything

Islam has seen shege in this Nigeria

Only Christians and traditional ritualists will always 'mistakenly burn Quran, abuse Mohammed, Abuse Allah in public. You will never see any Muslim mistakenly abuse Jesus or burn Bible.

When it comes to Islam, all of you will bring out your dirty mouth, including useless ritualists like Gani Adams.

kini eleyi nso lenu gan radarada fa

pongwa:
kini eleyi nso lenu gan radarada fa

iyalaya e ni radarada

Sultan wey Dey smoke igbo.

Useless head slammer

He should stop terrorism in his poverty stricken north.

We don't need his stone age sharia in SW

Her daughter dey dress like olosho in Dubai

Useless sultan

Baba jati jati