BREAKING: Top western governor declares Sharia court illegal, gives major reasons

  • 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.