The Oyo state branch of Nigeria’s Supreme Council for Shari’ah has announced that the inauguration of the Shari’ah Court, which was originally set for January 11, 2025, has been postponed.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Daud Igi Ogun, Khadimul Muslimeen of Oyo land, stated that the council has halted the inauguration till further notice.
“On behalf of the Oyo Muslim indigenes, this is to inform the general public that the inauguration ceremony of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (Oyo branch) previously scheduled for January 11th, 2025, at the Muslim Community Islamic Centre, Oba Adeyemi High School Road, Mobolaje Area, Agbongangan, Oyo, has been suspended until further notice. Islam portrays peace!” the statement reads.
Previously, a flier publicising the event was extensively distributed, with the group inviting people from throughout the country to the inauguration ceremony.
The leaflet claimed Yusuf Akinade Olayinka 1, Bashorun of Oyo territory, as the current royal father.
It also identified Abdullateef Eleyele, Mufairu of Oyo country, as the spiritual leader of the day.
Tajudeen Kamorise, Aare Musulumi of Oyo land, was announced as the event’s principal host.
However, the now-cancelled event sparked outrage on X, a microblogging network, with some users claiming it was an attempt to impose Shari’ah rule in south-western Nigeria.