- The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (Oyo State chapter) has indefinitely postponed the Sharia Court inauguration
- The event was set to take place at the Muslim Community Islamic Centre in Oyo, with prominent local leaders as key figures, but has been met with online backlash
- The Council has not provided a new date for the event and has not elaborated on the reasons for the postponement
The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (Oyo State chapter) has announced the indefinite postponement of the Sharia Court inauguration previously scheduled for January 11, 2025.
In a statement signed by the Khadimul Muslimeen of Oyo Kingdom, Imam Daud Igi Ogun, the group confirmed the decision to suspend the event.
“On behalf of the Oyo Muslim indigenes, this is to inform the general public that the inauguration ceremony… has been suspended until further notice. Islam portrays peace!” the statement read.
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