Only in: Nigerian Government declares Sharia court illegal, list 8 courts responsible for resolving issues

• DAPO Abiodoodun governor stated that no trial of Sharia is legally recognized in the state, emphasizing that only the courts established by the Nigeria Constitution have jurisdiction
• While the state supports religious freedom, Abiodun specified that it does not apply to the creation of unauthorized judicial institutions without legitimate support
• The government ordered those who stand under the unauthorized court of Sharia, immediately stop the operations, urging the public to report any related activities to the authorities

Abaokuta, Staff of ogun – The Ogun state has released a strong warning against any attempt to establish a Sharia court in the country.

Governor Dapo abiodun He then stated that such courts could not be legally drawn up by individuals or groups without legitimate support.

The governor who reacted to a widespread message announces the launch of Shariar’s Court in the state, made it an explanation in an official statement through x.

Abiodun: There is no legal grounds for Sharia trial in Oguun

According to a statement personal signed by governor, Staff of ogun Recognizes only the courts created by Nigerian Constitution.

The Government has specified that the Sharia court is not part of recognized judicial institutions operating in the country.

“No Sharia court has the right to act in the state of Ogun. Courts that legally have the authority to resolve disputes arising in the state of Ogun are those established by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, or state legislation, which are: magistrates, high courts, ordinary courts, ordinary courts Courts, Appeal Court of Appeal, Federal High Court, the National Industrial Court of Appeal, the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court, “the statement said.

Ogun’s government emphasizes the legal limits of freedom of religion

Governor Abiodoodun repeated that although the state supports and protects people’s right to the practice of its religion, such freedom does not extend to the creation of unauthorized judicial bodies.

“Ogun state supports and protects people’s rights to religion on their own choice or not to subscribe to any religion, and recognizes the freedom of people to apply their faith in their personal and private issues. However, this freedom should not apply to the formation of unauthorized meetings or institutions,” he said.

He warned that no person or group is legally allowed to compose a court or to present themselves as a judicial organization without legal approval.

Abiodun orders to breed Sharia trial

In response to a digital notification of the expected establishment of Sharia, the Ogun government obliged all persons involved in the creation or operation of an unauthorized court, immediately terminate all related activities.

“Ogun, the state government is governing that all persons involved in the creation or operation of this unauthorized court must immediately stop all related activities and dissolve the illegal organization and its entire unit,” the statement added.

The government then advised the residents to neglect any summons, documents or persons related to the illegal court of Sharia, urging them to report any similar events to the relevant bodies.

Rearizing its commitment to the rule of the law, the government assured that he would provide respect for the legal and judicial framework of the state.

“The Ogun state supports the rule of law, will provide respect for the legal and court frame in the state and prevent the violation of the law and order,” the statement was made.

Ekiti monarch orders the breeding panel breeding

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Eve Ado EkitiOBA ADEYEMO ADEJUGBE, announced on Saturday, January 25, Separation of Sharia panel This was installed in the central mosque in Ado Ekiti.

The decision, according to the monarch, was made in the interests of maintaining the settlement law and order within the community.

Source: legit.ng