Yoruba Youths Stand Firm Against Proposed Shari’ah Courts in Southwest

• Yoruba youths have rejected plans to introduce Shari’ah law or courts in the Southwest.
• They consider the move a threat to their cultural identity and traditions.
• The youths insist such efforts are unacceptable and vowed to oppose them.

In a statement reported by Ekohotblog on Monday, group leaders Ayodele Ologunloluwa (Diaspora) and Oyegunle Omotoyole (Homebase) criticised plans by the Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria (Oyo State Chapter) to inaugurate a Sharia court in Oyo town. The event is scheduled for January 11, 2025, at the Muslim Community Islamic Centre in the Mobolaje area of Oyo.

The youths rejected the idea, describing it as divisive. They vowed to oppose any effort to impose foreign legal systems on Yorubaland, insisting it does not align with their traditions.

“Yoruba traditions and values are unique,” the group stated. “Sharia law is not part of our culture, and introducing it undermines our harmony and peaceful coexistence.”

The group also accused the Federal Government of allowing actions that could create tension in the region. They warned that such moves could lead to instability and urged authorities to avoid policies that provoke conflict.

Emphasising their commitment to Yoruba self-determination, the youths declared that preserving their cultural identity is non-negotiable.

“We will fight against anything that threatens our values, peace, and sovereignty,” they said. “The Yoruba people will not bow to an external authority.”

The group called on the Federal Government to prioritise unity and avoid policies that might incite division in the diverse nation.

Here is the video of the week