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The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called for constitutional amendments to establish Sharia courts in all South-West states and to declare Fridays as public holidays across Nigeria in recognition of Muslim worship practices.

Presenting the proposal at the South-West Zonal Public Hearing on the review of the 1999 Constitution, the group’s Founder and Executive Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, argued that the changes would enhance inclusiveness and safeguard the rights of Muslims in the region.


Akintola was represented by Dr Jamiu Busari, a leader within the group, who addressed the Senate Committee on the Review of the Constitution.

“No Sharia court currently exists in Southwestern Nigeria, where Muslims arguably form the majority. This contradicts the pre-colonial Yoruba experience before the advent of British rule,” Akintola said.

He urged the Senate to recommend the establishment of Sharia courts in all South-West states, including Edo State, due to their substantial Muslim populations. Akintola also called for constitutional provisions to mandate state governors to establish Sharia Courts of Appeal.

“These courts will handle Muslim matters only, ensuring non-Muslims are not affected,” he added.

MURIC also demanded that Fridays be officially recognized as public holidays, citing religious practices and historical precedent.

Akintola noted that Thursdays and Fridays were the traditional weekend days for Muslims before the colonial era, contrasting the current system which observes Saturday and Sunday — both seen as favouring Christians.

“Currently, Nigeria recognizes Saturday and Sunday as weekends, both favouring Christians,” he said, adding that the current arrangement excludes Muslims and lacks religious fairness.

He claimed that the weekend structure was imposed by colonial authorities, with Saturday initially a half-day.

“Saturday was later made a full day to benefit Seventh-Day Adventists under Gen. Yakubu Gowon’s regime.”

Akintola further pointed out that of the eight religion-related national public holidays currently recognized in Nigeria, five are Christian holidays while only three cater to Muslims. The listed holidays include Christmas, Boxing Day, New Year, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Eid-Kabir, Eid Fitr, and Maulud.

To balance this, he urged the National Assembly to add the Islamic New Year to the list of national holidays, noting that it is already recognized in some states and should be adopted nationally.


The group also called for official recognition of Islamic marriage certificates, criticizing the existing framework that recognizes only Christian marriages conducted in churches or registries.

“Christian marriages conducted in churches or registries are officially accepted nationwide. But Nikkah marriages are not recognised, creating problems for Muslim couples in formal settings,” Akintola said.

Describing the situation as discriminatory, he insisted that Islamic marriages should be granted the same legal status as Christian marriages in official documentation.

In response, the Deputy Senate President, Sen. Jubrin Barau, assured that all demands presented would be given due consideration.

Represented by the Senate Leader, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele, at the Lagos public hearing, Barau said the Senate would review all submissions and report its findings to the National Assembly.


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Do it in The North, Don't Come And Turn Here to a killing Field, South west Not Muslim Region

So sharia court is now the way forward that will stop the cleric scholar from preaching hatred and stop the alfas, imams from raping and using people for money rituals

It's all about religion, it has never been about spirituality. The same religion that hasn't given the northern states any form of peace is what this nonentity is trying to foster on the southwest.

Nigerians has a five working days but yet we haven't progressed economically and someone is out there clamouring for a reduction in the number of days we work.

We Yoruba Muslims support him,We need it in south west.

Antoeni:
Do it in The North, Don't Come And Turn Here to a killing Field, South west Not Muslim Region

Why are you Yoruba Christians and traditionalist always against Yorubas Muslims welfare?

I agree with you Baba Muri.

What is good for the goose, is good for gander.

So the Boko Haram infiltrating Kwara state never do you? You still want it in the entire south west. Muric rest abeg

It’s Crazy How All These Terrorist Feel Like They Have Control Over Everything That Concerns Nigeria

In a Region Battling Poverty, Joblessness, and insecurity, MURIC’s Sharia push feels like chasing shadows while the house is on fire.

Dalohad:
I agree with you Baba Muri.

What is good for the goose, is good for gander.

A new terrorist group have sprung up in Kwara state, SW have been infiltrated by armed fulani jihadists. Meanwhile, MURIC obsession is how to get Sharia law and courts.

Yoruba Christians ,Traditionalist & Yoruba Muslims Are All The Same,

chiagozien:
Why are you Yoruba Christians and traditionalist always against Yorubas Muslims welfare?

This man again. Anytime the election is coming they come up with all these nonsense

Antoeni:
Yoruba Christians ,Traditionalist & Yoruba Muslims Are All The Same,

Lies




Yoruba Muslims are very different.




Which everyone knows

The fuul has taken brown envelope from his paymasters to cause public distraction.

Northern Muslims Don't See Yoruba Muslims As True Muslims

chiagozien:
Lies




Yoruba Muslims are very different.




Which everyone knows

Antoeni:
Northern Muslims Don't See Yoruba Muslims As True Muslims

Yes they don't see them as true Muslims.




But Yoruba Muslims see northern Muslims as more brothers than their Yoruba Christians brothers.

Adaisback:
So the Boko Haram infiltrating Kwara state never do you? You still want it in the entire south west. Muric rest abeg

You should be more concerned about the economy backward south east which IPOB terrorist and Fulani is wrecking havoc. We Yorubas will settle our issues ourselves.

Best treatment for this MUMURIC is to ignore him

Antoeni:
Do it in The North, Don't Come And Turn Here to a killing Field, South west Not Muslim Region

Who told u southwest is not Muslim region... Aside Lagos which is dominated by migrant Christians... All other Yoruba states are Muslim. Majority...

Even ur Lagos 80% of the yorubas there are Muslims...

The large christians u see in southwest are migrants from southeast and Niger delta...

Yorubas are majority Muslim by far...

They have kidnap the religion called islam. Should any reasonable man or woman attempt to correct them, tey will go after him or her.

Shariah is a way of life for Muslims.

We Yoruba Muslims welcome sharia courts all over SW

Dis anyhow anyhow somebody.

Well ,

I support this his anyhow motion with 40 characters.

Naija everybody just dey do as Dem like. No respect for rule of law.

Religion is a huge pr0bIem in Nigeria and it will eventually lead to a break up.

This Man Need Drink Cold Bottle Trophy & Eat Fried Pork Meat And For Him to Regain His Right Senses