Yoruba Nation Youths oppose plans to introduce Sharia law in the South-West. They vow to resist the establishment of Sharia courts, emphasizing the incompatibility of Yoruba traditions with foreign legal systems.
The Yoruba Nation Youths have strongly opposed plans to establish Sharia courts in the southwest, describing the move as a threat to their cultural and traditional values. In a joint statement issued by diaspora leader Ayodele Ologunloluwa and home-based leader Oyegunle Omotoyole, the group vowed to resist any attempt to impose Sharia law in the region.
This declaration follows reports that the Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria (Oyo State Chapter) intends to inaugurate a Sharia court in Oyo town on January 11, 2025. The proposed event is set to take place at the Muslim Community Islamic Centre, located in the Mobolaje area of Oyo.
Reacting to the news, the Yoruba youths termed the proposal “laughable” and stressed that Yoruba traditions are incompatible with Sharia law. They cautioned the Federal Government against creating divisions in Yorubaland, emphasizing that any attempt to introduce foreign legal systems would be met with staunch opposition.
“Yoruba culture and traditions are distinct, and Sharia law contradicts our values and way of life,” the group stated. They further emphasized their commitment to Yoruba self-determination, warning that no external influence would derail their struggle.
The group reaffirmed their determination to safeguard the peace and identity of the Yoruba people, rejecting any imposition that undermines their faith and cultural heritage.
