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The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has called on the National Assembly to initiate legislation for the establishment of Federal Shari’ah Courts across Nigeria, particularly in the southern region.

In a statement issued on Monday and signed by its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, the Islamic rights organisation said the move was necessary to address what it described as “glaring lopsidedness” in the country’s judicial system.

MURIC argued that Nigeria’s legal framework is based on a tripartite system comprising common law, customary law, and Islamic law (Shari’ah), but only common and customary laws currently enjoy national application, while Shari’ah remains confined to northern Nigeria.


“It is well known that the Nigerian legal system stands on a tripod of common law, customary law, and Islamic law. For justice to experience a balance, each component of the tripartite system should be equally treated and applied in all parts of the country,” the statement read in part.

The group said Muslims in the South are being denied judicial inclusivity and called on the Senate and House of Representatives to address the imbalance by granting constitutional backing for the creation of Shari’ah courts in all regions.

While acknowledging that state governments — particularly in the South — may be unwilling to establish such courts due to religious considerations, MURIC urged the Federal Government to step in.


“It is understandable that southern state governments are opposed to Shari’ah law, since the governors are all Christians. But the Federal Government should act in loco parentis by establishing Federal Shari’ah Courts the same way it established Christian common law courts throughout Nigeria,” Akintola stated.

Citing sections 275, 276, and 277 of the 1999 Constitution, MURIC maintained that Muslims have a constitutional right to Shari’ah legal systems and urged lawmakers to create an enabling law to enforce that right nationwide.

The group also referred to its earlier memorandum submitted to the Senate and House of Representatives committees on constitutional amendment in Lagos in July 2025, reiterating the demand for Shari’ah court expansion.

“The ball is therefore in the court of the National Assembly,” MURIC concluded.

Source: https://dailypost.ng/Create-Federal-Sharia-Courts-in-South-MURIC-tells-NASS

It will be for only the Muslims so I'm not bothered.

The north with their Sharia law is not peaceful but muric want the Sharia law in the south. These people are just hell bent to destroy Nigeria kpatakpata.

MURIC is not serious. If any Muslim wants to go to sharia court, they can go to Zamfara. Just look at Zamfara, since they introduced sharia, the state has had no peace. Killing, maiming, kidnapping and banditry has become the order of the day.

Another distraction from if you know

Of all the challenges facing Nigeria, these people are still looking for loopholes to slot in their evil agenda.

Choir!

create it in ILORIN your state you need it more

adenigga:
The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has called on the National Assembly to initiate legislation for the establishment of Federal Shari’ah Courts across Nigeria, particularly in the southern region.


In a statement issued on Monday and signed by its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, the Islamic rights organisation said the move was necessary to address what it described as “glaring lopsidedness” in the country’s judicial system.

MURIC argued that Nigeria’s legal framework is based on a tripartite system comprising common law, customary law, and Islamic law (Shari’ah), but only common and customary laws currently enjoy national application, while Shari’ah remains confined to northern Nigeria.


“It is well known that the Nigerian legal system stands on a tripod of common law, customary law, and Islamic law. For justice to experience a balance, each component of the tripartite system should be equally treated and applied in all parts of the country,” the statement read in part.

The group said Muslims in the South are being denied judicial inclusivity and called on the Senate and House of Representatives to address the imbalance by granting constitutional backing for the creation of Shari’ah courts in all regions.

While acknowledging that state governments — particularly in the South — may be unwilling to establish such courts due to religious considerations, MURIC urged the Federal Government to step in.


“It is understandable that southern state governments are opposed to Shari’ah law, since the governors are all Christians. But the Federal Government should act in loco parentis by establishing Federal Shari’ah Courts the same way it established Christian common law courts throughout Nigeria,” Akintola stated.

Citing sections 275, 276, and 277 of the 1999 Constitution, MURIC maintained that Muslims have a constitutional right to Shari’ah legal systems and urged lawmakers to create an enabling law to enforce that right nationwide.

The group also referred to its earlier memorandum submitted to the Senate and House of Representatives committees on constitutional amendment in Lagos in July 2025, reiterating the demand for Shari’ah court expansion.

“The ball is therefore in the court of the National Assembly,” MURIC concluded.

Source: https://dailypost.ng/Create-Federal-Sharia-Courts-in-South-MURIC-tells-NASS

The north should hold on to their sharia Abeg or what’s the purpose of the sharia they have and the northern side is always on the news for every bad reason ? ?? Then why does prof isha hate the calm south so bad?

Truth be told, it won't work in South East & South South.

Dead on arrival..!

SW religious Tolerance is being tested here. 2e are watching

The state that’s using sharia for more than 3 decades what’s the benefits? It only created insurgent like Biko haram. There is no peace in the north. So what will sharia court bring to the south west? This is the main reason why they supported Muslim Muslim ticket

chatinent:
It will be for only the Muslims so I'm not bothered.

Give them a step they will take a mile. They will ask for Sharia police to be destroying people businesses, Ask for school to be closed for the entire period of Ramadan and tried to re create Deborah scenario down south.
The North that has been using the Barbaric Law for over 2 decades now, what has been the Benefits?

Of what benefits is the Sharia law to humanity? In this era where countries are developing infrastructure and economic wise, we are talking about a S.TU.PId religious court.


I blame Obasanjo tho, he allowed some northern states implement Sharia law which is against our constitution as a free state.

The north are the first to scream one Nigeria because of the money they get to share , howbeit they are the first to have divided Nigeria when those states declared themselves islamic states .

We have a long way to go in Nigeria. Regional leadership is the only best solution.

This confused prof should go and sit down somewhere.

Most people supporting Sharia law in the South are doing it because of the direct benefit they stand to get as either judges or members of panels. Greedy people.

Nigeria has been under serious retrogression by the Muslim muslim ticket of Tinubu with Shettima but this duncehead is not bordered

This man never ever thinks of anything other than religious bigotry!

Why are some people born this way?

Gaddafi was right about Nigeria. We have nothing in common with each other

A blacksmith that doesn't know how to mould metal gong should look at hawk's tail ,if you want to know how peaceful islam is look at Somalia Afghanistan Sudan

This Baba will just wake on the wrong side and be looking for a peaceful society to destabilise

Though the English common law, which forms a significant part of Nigeria's legal framework, has Christian origins and influence, it's not exclusively based on Christian principles. Those laws are not questionable and to a large extent are better. As a Muslim I can't quite say the same about the Shari'a law which has raised questions about violating human rights.
If this becomes national, it'll bring more religious divide and would easily question our understanding of law as we know it

Haha... Funny man

Mumuric no dey taya.

Still waiting for the day dem go reveal the members of this group, abi na only this man be spokesperson, chairman, secretary and member 🤣

adenigga:
Source: https://dailypost.ng/Create-Federal-Sharia-Courts-in-South-MURIC-tells-NASS

I hope those so called men of god can see that their fellow worshiper are busy pushing their agenda to the next level why they are busy telling their members that without tithes And offerings there shall be no heaven, heaven that they are not sure of.

dix man dey take either tramadol or tapentadol. cos dix is not normal at all

chatinent:
It will be for only the Muslims so I'm not bothered.

it can't even happen. In which state?

I will personally lead a resistance

adenigga:
Source: https://dailypost.ng/Create-Federal-Sharia-Courts-in-South-MURIC-tells-NASS

The Troubles With AKINTOLA - MURIC:
This man called himself a RETIRED Professor-is being Used and he should be arrested before he destroys things in Nigeria.
•This is how Bokoharam Started in Borno and their leaders- especially ,Yusuf , that was eventually killed by Obasanjo govt) was saying - that 'they have been trained in Afghanistan,Yemen and Sudan and their main intentions was to make that State their Base' and till today,the Bokoharam Terrorists ( now termed by Northerners As BANDITS ) are wrecking Havoc,mostly in the North because they Want A Base there AND THE NORTHERNERS ARE COMFORTABLE WITH IT,SINCE THEY ALLOWED IT!
-Despite OBJ great Intention of Wiping them away, AT THAT TIME,Some NORTHERNERS quickly and at that time Were Accomodating the Remnants of these Criminals,as they Continue to comes through our Porous 🧽 Borders by Claiming ' Rankadede ' and are allowed to Inflictrate Security Personnel in Nigeria- BECAUSE THEY SPEAK ARABS AND THE NORTHERNERS THOUGHT THEY WERE FRIENDS , ESPECIALLY IN THEIR RELIGION ☯️.
•Today,they are now Terrorist to States like-Borno,Bauchi,Zanfara,Katsina,Yobe, Kaduna,Nassarawa,etc.
-Remember that when OBJ was tying to quel this Bokoharam Nonsense,Some Northerners, Especially Some Governors,including Traditional Rulers- were Silent because they were Not Happy with OBJ Decisions and were conniving in Accomodating the Bokoharam -Members and they went ahead and IMMEDIATELY brought in SHARIA to 12 - STATES and this made OBASANJO said ' THIS IS NOT A TRUE SHARIA but 'A POLITICAL SHARIA'.
-Today,these 12 States are Worse Economically,despite the Money being Collected from the Federation Accounts regularly by their STATES.
•Let Us Hope -THIS AKINTOLA IS NOT -A FOOTSOLDIER- TO SOME PEOPLE IN NIGERIA AND POSSIBLY FROM MIDDLE -EAST COUNTRIES,WITH A DECOY TO BRING PROBLEMS TO THE SOUTHERN NIGERIA AND NIGERIA AT LARGE.
•IF PROF.AKINTOLA HAD TAKEN MONEY/ Funds💰 FROM ANYWHERE TO DO WHAT HE IS PROPAGATING,HE SHOULD RETURN IT BEFORE ITS TOO LATE !!
-THE EARLIER HE IS SHOWN THE WAY OUT NOW,THE BETTER FOR THE COUNTRY.
•MANY NIGERIANS ON SOCIAL MEDIA DON'T KNOW HOW THESE TERRORISTS -BOKO HARAM CAME INTO BEING BECAUSE THEY WERE NOT BORN THEN.
ENOUGH OF OF TERRORISTS ACCOMODATION IN NIGERIA.
While The Countries in the World 🌎, including Saudi-Arabia - is Pursuing Space 🌌🚀 Engineering, Educational Research,etc,Some deluded Nigerians are thinking how to strangulate the Country Backwards.
•Can this happen in Europe, America or Russia and not even China?