The controversy surrounding the establishment of Sharia Law in Oyo State has continued to gain traction.
The move has been described as an action that is inimical and dangerous to Oyo State and the Southwest in general.
Adding his voice to the debate, the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, warned Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State to urgently address the issue of the proposed Sharia law establishment in the state.
Primate Ayodele warned Makinde not to allow Oyo State burn because the proposed Sharia law has the ability to cause a long-lasting religious crisis.
The prophet’s warning was contained in a statement by his Media Aide, Oluwatosin Osho, on Tuesday.
He said Sharia Law should not be allowed in Yoruba land, stressing that it will only rubbish Makinde’s government.
Primate Ayodele noted that the move will not make any sensible impact in the country.
According to Primate Ayodele: “The proposed Establishment of Sharia law isn’t appropriate in Yoruba land and this is going to cause nuisance to the government.
“Seyi Makinde should be careful not to ruin Oyo state because they won’t be able to sustain it.
“This will lead to a religious crisis and doesn’t have any relevance. Our leaders just start on a good note and end it badly. It is not in people’s interest, it’s a means to cause division.
“It will be a disaster for the state and country. The governor needs to address it urgently; it’s not reasonable and sensible.”
Primate Ayodele also pointed out that Sharia law is not an instrument of state but that of division.
“Sharia law will bring not development into the country, just like the reliance on crude oil that won’t create any significant improvement,” he added.
Recently, a wave of anxiety swept through the state over a viral post on X about introducing Sharia law in Oyo town.
The controversial post, shared on December 20, 2024, by @A_QowiyyBadmus stated, “Since the Southwest states have left Muslims without any trial court of competent jurisdiction on their matters, despite S. 275 (1) of the 1999 CFRN allowing every state to have one, Muslims have resorted to ISPs. Oyo Alaafin is launching its own in January.”
The post included an invitation from the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria, Oyo chapter, for the inauguration of a Sharia Court in Oyo town on January 11, 2025.
The event, to be held at the Muslim Community Islamic Centre, Mobolaje Area, Oyo, featured prominent figures, including the Basorun of Oyo land, High Chief Yusuf Olayinka and Alhaji Tajudeen Kamorise, the Aare Musulumi of Oyo land.