- Oba Adejugbe of Ado Ekiti announced the disbandment of the Sharia panel at the Central Mosque
- The dissolution followed the Ekiti State Governments clarification that the states legal framework does not recognize Sharia courts or arbitration panels
- Oba Adejugbe stressed that religious-based committees could create divisions, urging a return to traditional methods of dispute resolution
Ekiti Monarch Adeymo Adejugbe has disbanded the Sharia panel in the state.
Photo credit: @bbjlawSource: TwitterWe all listened and it appears they set up a committee at the Central Mosque with the intention to listen to disputes.”According to them, they have good intentions, and it was an internal arrangement with no external interference,” he said. I told them that there is no need for the committee and they should dissolve the committee henceforth. That is the decision of the Ewi-in-Council and that is the position of all Ado sons and daughters, Adejugbe affirmed.Chief Imam: No sinister motivesThere is no truth to any allegations that the committee was set up to create crisis.”It was established purely for resolving inheritance issues in the interest of our members. Muslims and adherents of other religions have enjoyed a cordial relationship in this community for years,” Kewulere insisted. If we allow such committees, the Christians too will want to set up committees in their churches, and the traditional worshippers may do the same. Before long, it could lead to crises, he warned.Sharia panel: Oyo organisers give new update
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