Why we’re establishing a Sharia panel in Oyo — Islamic group

An Islamic group affiliated with the Supreme Sharia Council of Nigeria, Oyo State Chapter, has defined the explanations for establishing an impartial Sharia arbitration physique in Oyo metropolis and its surrounding areas.

The group defined that the postponement of the occasion was resulting from an unintended reference to this system because the opening of a Sharia courtroom within the nation and never what it refers to as an “impartial Sharia arbitration physique.”

He defined in a press assertion signed by the top of the committee, Dr. Bello Adisa, and made out there to our correspondent on Wednesday, that the arbitration physique already exists in a number of southwestern states and goals to resolve household disputes between keen Muslims. .

Adisa confirmed that the brand new opening date will probably be introduced quickly.

The assertion learn: “That is to tell most people, on behalf of all the Muslim group in Oyo Metropolis, that the opening ceremony of the Unbiased Sharia Arbitration Authority in Oyo Metropolis, initially scheduled for January 11, 2025 on the Muslim Group Heart in Oyo, Agbogangan, Oyo has been postponed. The brand new date will probably be introduced later.

“The postponement follows an inadvertent reference to the occasion because the opening of a sharia courtroom in Uyo metropolis and its environs as an alternative of an impartial sharia arbitration physique.

“This arbitration panel, which already exists in lots of components of the Southwest, is meant solely to settle household disputes between keen Muslims, with out government powers. It isn’t a courtroom. We deeply remorse any inconvenience attributable to this misrepresentation and subsequent postponement.

Earlier, PUNCH On-line reported {that a} submit went viral on Tuesday, inviting visitors from everywhere in the nation to attend the opening ceremony of the Sharia Courtroom on January 11, 2025 on the Muslim Muslim Group Centre, Oba Adeyemi Secondary Faculty Street, Mobolaje Space, Uyo.

The round additionally listed the Bashorun of Oyo Land, Paramount Chief Yusuf Akinade Alinka I, because the royal father of the day; The Governor of Oyo Land, Alhaji Abdul Latif Al-Aili, because the godfather of the day; and the primary host, an Ari Muslim from Oyo Land, Alhaji Tajudeen Kamoris, as the primary host.

Nonetheless, the occasion confronted condemnation from netizens, with many arguing that the southwest, which is predominantly inhabited by Yoruba, is totally different from the northern areas the place Muslims are extra dominant.

In response to the outrage, the group, by way of the Servant of Muslims of Oyo Kingdom, Imam Dawud Ije Ogun, issued an announcement suspending the occasion.

The assertion learn: “On behalf of the indigenous Muslims of Oyo, that is to tell most people that the inauguration ceremony of the Supreme Sharia Council of Nigeria (Oyo Department), which was beforehand scheduled for January 11, 2025 on the Islamic Group Heart, Oba Adeyemi Secondary Faculty Street, has been suspended. , Mobolaje District, Agbongangan, Uyo, till additional discover. Islam depicts peace!

In his response, the state governor, Seyi Makinde, mentioned: “Concerning the institution of a Sharia courtroom in Uyo, individuals could strive, however for us, I’ve sworn to respect our legal guidelines and the Structure of Nigeria.

“If their actions are throughout the regulation, then high-quality; If not, they need to anticipate that I’ll insist that the regulation have to be adopted.