The Oyo state chapter of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria has announced plans to establish a sharia court in the state and its environs.
In a flier that circulated widely on Tuesday, the group extended invitations to guests nationwide for the court’s inauguration ceremony.
The event is scheduled to take place on January 11, 2025, at the Muslim Community Islamic Centre, Oba Adeyemi High School road, Mobolaje area of the state.
The flier identified Yusuf Akinade Olayinka 1, Bashorun of Oyo land, as the royal rather of the day.
It also named Abdullateef Eleyele, Mufairu of Oyo land, as the spiritual father of the day, while Tajudeen Kamorise, Aare Musulumi of Oyo land, was listed as the chief host for the occasion.
However, the proposed event has sparked controversy on X, a microblogging platform, with some users alleging it is an attempt to impose shari’ah law on southwestern Nigeria.
