The Oyo State chapter of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria, has announced the indefinite postponement of the inauguration of its Sharia court, which was originally scheduled for January 11, 2025.
This decision was revealed in a statement issued on Tuesday by Imam Daud Igi Ogun, the Khadimul Muslimeen of Oyo Kingdom.
The statement emphasised the group’s commitment to peace, stating, “On behalf of the Oyo Muslim indigenes, we wish to inform the public that the inauguration ceremony of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (Oyo branch), set for January 11, 2025, at the Muslim Community Islamic Center, Oba Adeyemi High School Road, Mobolaje Area, Agbongangan, Oyo, has been suspended until further notice. Islam portrays peace!”
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The announcement of the ceremony had sparked considerable backlash on social media, with many users expressing concern that the Sharia court is not suitable for the predominantly Yoruba region of South West Nigeria, which differs culturally and demographically from the northern areas where Muslims are more prevalent.
Previously, a flyer circulated online inviting attendees from across the nation to the event, showcasing notable figures such as High Chief Yusuf Akinade Olayinka I, as the Royal Father of the Day; Alhaji Abdullateef Eleyele as the Spiritual Father of the Day, and Alhaji Tajudeen Kamorise as the Chief Host.