- The move by the Oyo Islamic group to establish a Sharia court in the state has been greeted with mixed reactions and has sparked a fresh debate
- Some Nigerians on the social media page X supported the development, while others criticised the move and described it as an attempt to divide the “united Yorubaland”
- As seen from the flier of the ceremony that is making the rounds online, prominent figures will grace the inauguration ceremony of the Sharia court in January 2025
Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
Ibadan, Oyo state – The Oyo state chapter of the Islamic group under the aegis of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria has announced that a Sharia court will be established in the state and its environs in January 2025.