Yoruba elders send strong warning about introduction of Shari’ah court in Oyo

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Elders in Yoruba are extremely alarmed about the possible disturbance of peace in Yorubaland following the recent news of the opening of a Shari’ah court in Oyo town.

Yesterday in Ibadan, Yoruba elders speaking on behalf of the “Yoruba Regional Alliance (YRA)” strongly denounced the action, calling it a direct danger to the peace and cultural cohesion of the southwest.

The anticipated establishment of the Shari’ah Court, coordinated by the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria, has aroused worry among Yoruba elders, who fear it could ignite anarchy and destroy the lengthy tranquilly that has marked Yorubaland.

Com. Opeoluwa Akinola, the group’s head, warned that the planned implementation would spark unrest and conflict in Oyo State during a news conference at the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ news Centre, Iyaganku, Ibadan.

He noted that “This is an insidious move to disrupt the progress and pace of development that Oyo State is experiencing,” urging for the initiative’s total cancellation.

“The Yoruba people have a long-standing tradition of religious tolerance, coexisting peacefully with diverse faiths, including Christianity, Islam, and traditional Yoruba beliefs.”

The elders emphasised that Yorubaland’s rich cultural legacy has been preserved for many centuries and that the establishment of a Shari’ah court would seriously upset the delicate balance.

The YRA reminded the public, citing historical context, of previous attempts to enforce Shari’ah law in Yorubaland, which were unsuccessful.

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