Oyo State Sharia Panel Begins Sitting As Governor Makinde Goes To Court To Challenge Legality
March 25, 2025 News Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration insists that only the state or federal government has the authority to establish judicial bodies. The Oyo State government has announced plans to legally challenge the establishment of a Sharia panel in Oyo town, declaring it unconstitutional. Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration insists that only the state or federal government has the authority to establish judicial bodies. The Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju, confirmed the government’s stance in response to inquiries about the panel, which has already begun sittings at the Central Mosque in Akesan, Oyo. The governor was clear from the outset: if it’s a constitutional matter, we must refer to the Constitution. Does it permit the establishment of a Sharia panel or court? If proponents claim it does, we will test it in court. We believe it doesn’t,” Olanrewaju stated. He emphasised t...