Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reacted to recent discussions about the potential establishment of a Sharia court in Oyo Town.
He assured the public that any such initiative will align with the laws of Nigeria.
His comments follow the announcement from the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria’s Oyo chapter, which had planned to launch a Shariah court on January 11, 2025.
However, the event has since been postponed indefinitely.
Governor Makinde, in a video shared by his Senior Special Assistant on New Media, Olorundare Olamide, stated that while advocacy for initiatives like the Shariah court is allowed, it must conform to the country’s legal framework.
He reaffirmed his commitment to upholding the Nigerian Constitution, disclosing that any attempt to establish a court must be in line with the nation’s laws.
If the actions do not comply with legal requirements, he vowed to ensure the law is enforced.
He said, “They have brought up the issue of Sharia in Oyo, they demanded the establishment of a Shariah court. I say that people may try but for me, in Oyo State, our law is the constitution of Nigeria, which is what I swore to uphold.
“And if they are within the law, fine. But if they are not, they should expect that I will insist the law is being followed.”
