The youth group, in a statement, accused the proposal for Sharia courts of being a deliberate attempt to stir conflict in Yorubaland. They cautioned the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) to avoid overstepping its boundaries. Prophet Ayodele Ologunloluwa and Oyegunle Omotoyole, leaders of the group in Nigeria and the diaspora respectively, denounced the initiative as part of a broader agenda by the Hausa/Fulani to dominate and subjugate the Yoruba people.
“The Fulanisation agenda to conquer our land is not hidden,” they said. “They are using every method to perfect their plan. We do not want our monarchs and governors in the South-West to be misled by the so-called Sharia law/court, regardless of how it is presented.”
They made it clear that the Yoruba people reject any attempts to impose Sharia law or courts in their region, calling the plan “hypocritical.” They stressed that such moves would negatively impact Yoruba culture, traditions, and way of life. “We, the Yoruba, reject anything that would affect our culture, tradition, and lifestyle,” the group declared. “We, Yoruba youths both at home and in the diaspora, caution you against your latest attempt to implement the 1804 design to conquer our land by establishing Sharia law in our homeland.”
In response, the Ogun State government, through a statement issued by Governor Dapo Abiodun, clarified that no Sharia courts have been authorized to operate within the state. The statement emphasized that the courts legally empowered to adjudicate disputes in Ogun State are those established by the Constitution of Nigeria or state laws, including Magistrates’ Courts, High Court, Customary Courts, and the Court of Appeal, among others. “Sharia law does not form part of the legal framework by which the Ogun State government administers society,” the statement affirmed.
Similarly, Gani Adams, speaking at the 2025 Oodua Festival in Osun, expressed strong opposition to the introduction of Sharia law in Yorubaland. He argued that the move was a plot to destabilize the region and warned that Sharia law is incompatible with the Yoruba people’s cultural and religious beliefs. “Sharia law is alien to our culture and religious beliefs in Yorubaland,” Adams stated. “Religious fanatics masquerading as Muslims should stay away from actions that could ignite conflict in Yorubaland.”
The ongoing debates reflect deep concerns within the South-West over religious and cultural integrity, with many fearing the wider implications of introducing Sharia law into a region historically known for its diversity and distinct way of life.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
