Sharia Law Part of South-West History – Oluwo of Iwo

• Oluwo of Iwo backs Sharia law in South-West, citing constitutional rights.
• Sharia Court in Oyo sparks mixed reactions ahead of 2025 launch.
• Oba Akanbi says Sharia law respects religious freedom and local customs.

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has called for the implementation of Sharia law in the South-West, asserting it as a constitutional right for Muslims in the region.

This follows reactions to the planned inauguration of a Sharia Court in Oyo State, announced by the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria, Oyo State chapter, set for January 2025 in Oyo town and its environs.

The announcement has drawn mixed reactions on social media, with some supporting the move while others express concerns about its impact on the cultural and religious diversity of the predominantly Yoruba South-West.

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In an interview, Oba Akanbi clarified that Sharia law has long existed in the region, citing its role in addressing issues such as inheritance, marriage, and divorce for Muslims, without interfering with other religions.

He highlighted the presence of Sharia-compliant banking systems and a century-old Sharia college in Iwo as evidence of its integration into the South-West.

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“Muslims have the right to choose between customary law or the high court. No government can deny them their inalienable rights,” the monarch stated.

EKO HOT BLOG  reports that Oba Akanbi assured that Sharia is not a threat to other faiths, emphasizing that religious freedom allows for the coexistence of different practices.

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