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Poll: With his plan to Introduce Sharia Law in Oyo State, will this man ever become governor of Oyo State ?

No... He can never enter government house with this kind idea 79% (604 votes)

Yes... People that share his radical ideas will vote for him. 20% (152 votes)

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Adebayo Shittu: I’ll Introduce Sharia Law In Oyo as governor If Demanded by SlavaUkraini(op): 3:09pm On Jan 27

Adebayo Shittu, former minister of communications, says if elected governor of Oyo state, he will introduce Sharia law if the people want it.

Shittu spoke during an interview titled: ‘Naija Unfiltered’, a podcast published by Symfoni.

The interviewer had asked the ex-minister to comment on the recent move by some stakeholders to introduce Sharia law in the south-west geopolitical zone.

Responding, Shittu asked the interviewer how the institutionalisation of Sharia law in the south-west will affect him negatively as a Christian.

“Let me ask you. How does Sharia law, if institutionalised, affect you as a Christian? How does it affect you negatively?” Shittu asked.

Responding, the interviewer cited how Hisbah police in some northern states infringe on human rights while claiming to be implementing Sharia law.

“The constitution guarantees freedom of religion. You are talking out of intolerance for religion. You are very intolerant,” Shittu responded.

Asked if he will introduce Sharia law if elected governor of Oyo in 2027, he said: “If the people ask for it. Even the constitution says it should be established whenever it is demanded. It is open because the constitution allows it. I don’t run away from battles.

“A lot of people oppose Sharia, like you, out of intolerance. That is the truth. If there is Sharia in any community, no Christian can be forced to go under Sharia.”

In 2024, there was a groundswell of controversies and disagreements online and offline over moves to establish Sharia arbitration panels in south-west states.

The controversy began in December 2024 when the Oyo state chapter of the Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria (SCSIN) announced plans to establish a sharia court in the state and its environs.

The announcement was met with backlash. Afterwards, the council indefinitely suspended an event to set up the panels.

Nigeria’s legal system is a fusion of common law, customary law, and Sharia (Islamic) law, reflecting the country’s ethnic and religious diversity.

The constitution provides a framework for the establishment and practice of Sharia and customary laws, particularly in civil matters.

Most states in the north of the country have infused Sharia law into their legal systems.

Recently, Shittu, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), announced his intention to contest the 2027 Oyo governorship election, saying he is the most qualified hopeful for the seat.

https://www.thecable.ng/adebayo-shittu-ill-introduce-sharia-law-in-oyo-if-demanded-opposing-voices-intolerant/

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Re: Adebayo Shittu: I’ll Introduce Sharia Law In Oyo as governor If Demanded by SmartPolician: 3:13pm On Jan 27

How does a politician know what people want when there's no legal backing for referendum? Oga, just say you will introduce Sharia law and leave the people out of it

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Re: Adebayo Shittu: I’ll Introduce Sharia Law In Oyo as governor If Demanded by denko(m): 3:20pm On Jan 27

The southwest will soon turn to north

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Re: Adebayo Shittu: I’ll Introduce Sharia Law In Oyo as governor If Demanded by DeltaBachelor(m): 3:30pm On Jan 27

lol. It is about to go down. That’s their plan all along

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Re: Adebayo Shittu: I’ll Introduce Sharia Law In Oyo as governor If Demanded by LagosOrigin: 3:30pm On Jan 27*

Bring Boko haram and hisbah to your people in Oyo, you guys deserves each other . 😂

A conquered region

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Re: Adebayo Shittu: I’ll Introduce Sharia Law In Oyo as governor If Demanded by Boladogailese(f): 3:31pm On Jan 27

Just so at to gather vote from one region and religion

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Re: Adebayo Shittu: I’ll Introduce Sharia Law In Oyo as governor If Demanded by arantess: 3:31pm On Jan 27

we love sharia in south west sir...

please make it happen quick grin

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Re: Adebayo Shittu: I’ll Introduce Sharia Law In Oyo as governor If Demanded by Nextjs: 3:31pm On Jan 27*

You can see the reasoning of these Muslims.

If u introduce sharia in the state then what now become of the non Muslim, traditionalist, Christians and ethiest?

What impact has sharia brought to the Northern state?

A law that demand that u stone anyone that insult your god. That subjugate woman and makes then lesser than men.
A law that

And to even think that this man held a ministerial position under Buhari. All his ministers are hard fanatics

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Re: Adebayo Shittu: I’ll Introduce Sharia Law In Oyo as governor If Demanded by Ahayalift: 3:31pm On Jan 27*

RollinTNDA:
Adebayo Shittu, former minister of communications, says if elected governor of Oyo state, he will introduce Sharia law if the people want it

There are very good aspects of Sharia Law actually. Look at the ways many of our girls walk half-naked, they always cover well in the North because they know there is Sharia there. I'm not saying it should be introduced, I'm just saying we Christians have a lot to learn from Islam. I know the general narrative, but I tell you what I know many Muslims are far much more kindhearted than most Christians, I'm talking from personal discovery over Years of my experience.
shocked

See:
https://www.nairaland.com/8599625/music-alert-let-greatness-manifest

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goShgFzpSTo

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Re: Adebayo Shittu: I’ll Introduce Sharia Law In Oyo as governor If Demanded by simigold: 3:31pm On Jan 27

You don enter already. No need to campaign again. Congrats

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Re: Adebayo Shittu: I’ll Introduce Sharia Law In Oyo as governor If Demanded by RollinTNDA: 3:32pm On Jan 27*

As a Yoruba son from Oyo state

I will gladly vote for Adebayo shittu as governor

Sharia must be recognized in South West

We indegenes of Oyo are fully in support of Sharia Law

press9jatv:
Bayo shittu can never be a governor. He's a clueless islamic extremist

Muslims are majority in Oyo
There must be Sharia Law to keep us in order...

Oyo state is 94% Muslims. All Yorubas there are Muslims. So it makes perfect sense for Sharia Law to be established in Oyo state

I really don't get the propaganda that we Muslims want to take over Yoruba land??
For what?? Does Yoruba land have oil??

Muslims in Oyo are majority, it's not our fault
Where Muslims are majority
Sharia law is the best system to use.

I just don't understand why you guys are making a big deal out of this?

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Re: Adebayo Shittu: I’ll Introduce Sharia Law In Oyo as governor If Demanded by ezekins: 3:32pm On Jan 27

Senseless talk. Is that poverty alleviation?

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Re: Adebayo Shittu: I’ll Introduce Sharia Law In Oyo as governor If Demanded by Guestmale: 3:32pm On Jan 27

SlavaUkraini:
https://www.thecable.ng/adebayo-shittu-ill-introduce-sharia-law-in-oyo-if-demanded-opposing-voices-intolerant/

Then you will not become governor of Oyo state by the grace of God.

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Re: Adebayo Shittu: I’ll Introduce Sharia Law In Oyo as governor If Demanded by TheStoriesOfMan: 3:32pm On Jan 27

It concerns Oyo people, so my esteemed Igbo brothers, stay out of this thread.

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Re: Adebayo Shittu: I’ll Introduce Sharia Law In Oyo as governor If Demanded by inoki247: 3:32pm On Jan 27

Na from Primary this one go lose....

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Re: Adebayo Shittu: I’ll Introduce Sharia Law In Oyo as governor If Demanded by Rootprof(m): 3:32pm On Jan 27

Most of Nigeria problems originated from the 2 imported religions.
This one is just playing the religion card that most Nigeria politicians use.
sharia is only for Muslim has they do say BUT
- They destroyed non Muslim business claiming sharia forbids it. Selling of alcohol.
- They introduced laws that affects other religions. Hotel business.
Despite collecting taxes.
- They kill claiming it's blasphemy ( Leah ).
- They restrict movement.
- Intimidating non Muslim
E.t.c

Imagine Christians setting up their own sharia kind I know MUSLIMs won't accept.
LESS RELIGIOUS Nigeria the more her DEVELOPMENT.

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Re: Adebayo Shittu: I’ll Introduce Sharia Law In Oyo as governor If Demanded by symple: 3:33pm On Jan 27

See campaign.

Instead of talking about things that matters and benefits all.

Of all things; sharia law?

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Re: Adebayo Shittu: I’ll Introduce Sharia Law In Oyo as governor If Demanded by Switruth: 3:33pm On Jan 27

Your people deserve it jare.... Very good idea

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Re: Adebayo Shittu: I’ll Introduce Sharia Law In Oyo as governor If Demanded by TheStoriesOfMan: 3:33pm On Jan 27

tobenuel:
Good please introduce it to dem after all you people and fulani are one.

but let no sharia come a 100mile close to SE and SS

Okpebholo want Sharia law so badly in Edo State.

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Re: Adebayo Shittu: I’ll Introduce Sharia Law In Oyo as governor If Demanded by Omoawoke(m): 3:34pm On Jan 27

You are all very funny people..

Leaders are a reflection of the people..
To win elections in Nigeria, just appeal to what the majority want to hear..

As long as religion is sacred to the masses, it would remain a tool for the clever

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Re: Adebayo Shittu: I’ll Introduce Sharia Law In Oyo as governor If Demanded by Jayboi(m): 3:34pm On Jan 27

Na style. He's trying to woo the Muslim populace. Playing the religion card

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Re: Adebayo Shittu: I’ll Introduce Sharia Law In Oyo as governor If Demanded by ElevationD: 3:34pm On Jan 27

The man well known to be absolutely stingy in those days as a minister in Abuja. His barber complained tire. Fridays at Mosques, fellow worshippers dey help out, the man was known not to put hand for pocket. Enter back seat of his SUB and driver carry am go.

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Re: Adebayo Shittu: I’ll Introduce Sharia Law In Oyo as governor If Demanded by Greyworld: 3:34pm On Jan 27

It's coming home. Emir of Oyo loading.

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Re: Adebayo Shittu: I’ll Introduce Sharia Law In Oyo as governor If Demanded by Dogalmighty17: 3:34pm On Jan 27

Own goal. He is looking for favours from the sultan of Sokoto.

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Re: Adebayo Shittu: I’ll Introduce Sharia Law In Oyo as governor If Demanded by Skoonheid(f): 3:34pm On Jan 27

we know Islam is not a religion, it is a political party, a political movement. They are people of war – the people of expansion. This is a characteristic of Islam and their guru stated this clearly. A group of extreme fundamentalists, who sow terror and death throughout the Universe

Hahahaha . Now the dice rolls

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Re: Adebayo Shittu: I’ll Introduce Sharia Law In Oyo as governor If Demanded by GenFunction: 3:34pm On Jan 27

Just look at somebody's idea.
With what is lacking in oyo state na wetin he plan for them be this.
Yuck.

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Re: Adebayo Shittu: I’ll Introduce Sharia Law In Oyo as governor If Demanded by Omoawoke(m): 3:35pm On Jan 27

symple:
See campaign.

Instead of talking about things that matters and benefits all.

Of all things; sharia law?

To you, some things matter… but you have only one vote…

To the masses, religion matters… and their votes determine who wins election

If you want to win election in the north, if you like go dey speak grammar… rather than tell them what matters to them.

If you want to win election in a primary school, just tell them you will give them the best Father Christmas they have ever had…. Lol

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Re: Adebayo Shittu: I’ll Introduce Sharia Law In Oyo as governor If Demanded by Jayboi(m): 3:35pm On Jan 27

How will he truly know what the people want without a referendum?

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Re: Adebayo Shittu: I’ll Introduce Sharia Law In Oyo as governor If Demanded by Lovit(m): 3:35pm On Jan 27

This one is already fanning embers of religious war even when he has not been selected to contest

I pity him.

Many Christians and moderate Muslims won't vote for him.

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Re: Adebayo Shittu: I’ll Introduce Sharia Law In Oyo as governor If Demanded by ZACHIE: 3:36pm On Jan 27

This dead dog again?

Let him go be governor over his Ile Kewu

That's his forte.

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