- Governor Dapo Abiodun declared that no Sharia Court is legally recognized in the state, emphasizing that only courts established by the Nigerian Constitution have jurisdiction
- While Ogun State upholds religious freedom, Abiodun clarified that it does not extend to the establishment of unauthorized judicial institutions without legal backing
- The government directed those behind the unauthorized Sharia Court to cease operations immediately, urging the public to report any related activities to authorities
Abeokuta, Ogun state – The Ogun State Government has issued a strong warning against any attempt to establish a Sharia Court in the state.
Governor Dapo Abiodun further stated that such courts cannot be legally constituted by individuals or groups without legal backing.